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73.267 ~ 2160 ~ Bright-line Brown-eye ~
Lacanobia oleracea
UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire Status
A common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 34-44mm.
Confusion species
Dog's Tooth, Broom Moth.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Most habitats.
Foodplant
A range of wild and cultivated herbaceous and woody plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa underground. Larva June-October, feeds at night.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by MDH, 22nd June 2010, Llanfyllin
Photo by PRW, 15th June 2010, Commins Coch
Photo by PB, 4th Oct 2007, Cors Dyfi
Photo by MW, 27th Sept 2013, Cors Dyfi
A pinkish form.