Noctuidae

73.268 Splendid Brocade Lacanobia splendens (Hübner, [1808])

Immigrant / possible Colonist

Similar species: If care is taken this moth is unlikely to be mistaken for any other British or Irish species.

Forewing: 15 to 17mm

Habitats: Marshy grassland, damp meadows, lake and stream margins, moorland and damp woodland

Habits: The moth comes to light.

Foodplant: On the European mainland it has been recorded feeding on Bittersweet, hedge bindweeds, Cowbane, Bogbean, plantains, lettuces and burdocks. It pupates under the soil.