Irish moths

Gold Spangle, Autographa bractea

Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Plusiinae

2444     *     Gold Spangle     *     Autographa bractea


Widespread
Wingspan: 37-42mm

Flight time: June-August
Habitat: Moorland, woodland edges, upland pastures, hedges and gardens

Larvae feed on a variety of herbaceous plants including Ground-ivy, Nettles, Honeysuckle and Bilberry

Similar: 2439 Gold Spot


Gold Spangle, Autographa bractea


Gold Spangle, Autographa bractea

Gold Spangle, Autographa bractea
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. July 2011

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