Rosy Rustic (Hydraecia micacea) | Species | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Taken at Aston, Oxon., on September 2nd 2024. (© David Hastings) (1/200th sec at f9) DescriptionFamily: Noctuidae (ABH : 73.123) Wing span: 28 - 42mm This moth has a quite pointed forewing, which is usually pinkish-brown, smooth and rather velvety in appearance. It varies considerably in size. It is found throughout the British Isles. Habitats include gardens, disturbed weedy places, hedgerows, pastures, fens and woodland rides. There is one generation from August to October. It over-winters as an egg. Larvae feed on a range of low-growing plants, including Broad-leaved Dock, Ribwort Plantain, Potato and strawberries. It comes regularly to light. Earliest UK sighting: 13th August ; Latest UK sighting: 26th September Sightings
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