Pale-shouldered Brocade - Lacanobia thalassina

Description

Wingspan 35-38 mm. There is some colour variation, but the species generally shows the 'pale shoulder' that gives rise to its English name.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Frequenting woodland and moorland

When to see it

Flying in June and July, sometimes a partial second brood occurs in the south.

Life History

The nocturnal larvae feed on a variety of deciduous trees and plants, including Oak, Willow and Knotgrass

UK Status

Commonly distributed throughout the whole of Britain. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.

VC55 Status

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

Reference
73.264 BF2158

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species profile

Common names
Pale-shouldered Brocade
Species group:
Moths
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Noctuidae
Records on NatureSpot:
34
First record:
21/06/2003 (Skevington, Mark)
Last record:
13/06/2023 (Nicholls, David)

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