Beaded Chestnut - Agrochola lychnidis

Description

The species is quite variable and there are a number of named forms.

Similar Species

Lunar Underwing is often similar, but Beaded Chestnut has narrower shaped orbicular stigma and usually 3 dark spots on the front of the thorax.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, hedgerows, grassland, heathland and gardens.

When to see it

Flying in September and October.

Life History

The larvae feed on low plants when small, later consuming the leaves of various trees and shrubs.

UK Status

It occurs most commonly in the southern half of England and Wales, becoming scarcer further north. It is rare in Scotland and Ireland. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.

VC55 Status

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)

Reference
73.186 BF2267

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species profile

Common names
Beaded Chestnut
Species group:
Moths
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Noctuidae
Records on NatureSpot:
343
First record:
23/09/2005 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
12/10/2023 (Graves, Hazel)

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