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 Taken at Aston, Oxon., on June 30th 2022. (© David Hastings) (1/640th sec at f11) DescriptionFamily: Noctuidae (ABH : 73.216) Wing span: 26 - 32mm This moth is variable in colour but easily distinguished by the shape of the central cross-line on the fore-wing. The kidney mark has a black spot in its trailing half. It is well-distributed throughout the British Isles, although scarce in NW Scotland. It can be found in most habitats where there are trees and shrubs, but is most abundant in woodland. There is one generation from late June to August. It over-winters as an egg. Larvae feed on many broad-leaved trees and shrubs, as well as larvae of other moth species. It comes regularly to light, sugar and flowers. Earliest UK sighting: 24th June ; Latest UK sighting: 1st August Sightings
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