Noctuidae

73.206 Blair's Shoulder-knot Lithophane leautieri hesperica Boursin, 1957

Common

Similar species: The narrow forewing with a long black basal streak and other black streaks separate this moth from all British and Irish species.

Forewing: 17 to 20mm

Habitats: Conifer plantations, parkland and gardens.

Habits: The moth comes to light, but rarely to sugar.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on the flowers and young leaves of Monterey Cypress, Leyland Cypress, Lawson's Cypress, other cypresses or Common Juniper. It pupates in a soil-covered cocoon under the earth.