Identification

A beige, poorly patterned moth.

Recording method

Attracted to light. Common disturbed in the field.

Flight period

May-August.

Larval foodplants

Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus minor) and Common Cow-wheat (Melampyrum pratense).

Habitat

Many habitats.

History

The first for Dumfries & Galloway was found at Corsemalzie, Wigtownshire, on 10th June 1898 by the Gordon brothers, while the first for Dumfriesshire was found at Closeburn on 11th July 1943 by F. W. Smith, with the Kirkcudbrightshire first being found at Bargaly Lodge on 1st June 1992.