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Black Rustic, Aporophyla nigra
Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Cuculliinae

ABH 73.233
B&F 2232     *     Black Rustic     *     Aporophyla nigra


Widespread, locally common
Wingspan: 40-46mm.

Flight time: September-October
Habitat: Open grassy areas, heaths, verges, gardens, woodland rides

Larval food plants include Heather, Dock, clover, grasses



Black Rustic, Aporophyla nigra

Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. September 2010

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