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 Taken at Aston, Oxon., on October 7th 2023. (© David Hastings) (1/250th sec at f11) DescriptionFamily: Noctuidae (ABH : 73.210) Wing span: 34 - 40mm This moth is unmistakable. Diagnostic features are a small white kidney mark on a richly coloured fore-wing, and two 'satellite' dots either side of it. It is widespread in England, Wales and mainland Scotland as far north as Caithness. Local in Ireland. Habitats are broad-leaved woodland, scrub, parkland and gardens. There is one generation per year, from October to late April. The adults hibernate. Larvae feed on a variety of broad-leaved trees and shrubs. When larger, they also prey on other moth larvae. It comes to light and sugar, and feeds at Ivy flowers and berries. Earliest UK sighting: 11th March ; Latest UK sighting: 13th November Sightings
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