Irish moths
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Family: Noctuidae Sub-family: Xyleninae
ABH 73.172 Widespread but scarce, mainly coastal Wingspan: 22-28mm. Pattern and colour very variable Flight time: July-August Habitat: Open, well-drained grasslands, often near coast Larvae feed on grasses including Sheep's Fescue and False Oat-grass Similar: Rosy Minor and Marbled Minor agg. |
Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010