Identification

The dark apical streak and obvious white spot on the brownish forewing with tints of orange should aid identification.

Recording Method.

Attracted to light, also comes to sugar and flowers.

Life cycle

Unlikely to survive winter in the region.

Larval foodplants

Larvae rarely found in Britain but elsewhere grasses..

Habitat

Coastal grassy areas.

History

The first records came on 24th September 2000, with one found at Craig (VC72), two at Milton Point and one at Garheugh Cliffs. There was obviously a major influx as another thirteen records were recorded between 29th September and 5th November 2000, six at Kirkton, and seven in Cally Woods.

One was trapped at Auchencairn (VC73) on 1st August 2002.