Noctuidae: Aediinae

73.031 (BF2465) Four-spotted Tyta luctuosa, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR08965

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General Information

This species flies on sunny days and is a very distinctive mainly black moth with four large white spots.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 12-13mm.
Foodplant(s): Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)
Flying: One/two generations, mid May-early July and late July-late August
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Nationally Scarce A

Habitat

Hot, well-drained grassland, verges, field margins, embankments and waste ground.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.


Nationally Scarce A

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Brown, grey, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5