73.269 Stranger Copyright Martin Evans
 73.269 Stranger and Beautiful Brocade Copyright Martin Evans
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Noctuidae

73.269 Stranger Lacanobia blenna (Hübner, [1824])

Immigrant or temporarily resident (19th century)

Similar species: Beautiful Brocade Lacanobia contigua is larger (16 to 19mm) and darker with more contrasting markings, rather than a pale-brown. It has a round rather than elongated oval and the pale area to the outer trailing side of the oval is usually broader.

Forewing: 15 to 17mm

Habitats: Saltmarsh, sand-dunes and occasionally calcareous grassland.

Habits: The moth comes to sugar and light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Sea Beet, goosefoots, Oraches, Prickly Saltwort and other maritime plants.