Bright-line Brown-eye
Common NameBright-line Brown-eye
Scientific NameLacanobia oleracea
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, orange, white
HabitatGardens, cultivated land, waste ground, woodland edges, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantstomato, cabbage, lettuce, nettle, dock, bramble
Flight PeriodMay to October (two generations)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on a wide variety of herbaceous plants and shrubs. Pupation occurs in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the reddish-brown forewings, the bright, often wavy subterminal line, and the distinct reniform stigma which typically has an orange-brown center.
Description
A medium-sized moth with reddish-brown forewings, characterized by a prominent pale subterminal line and a distinct kidney-shaped stigma often with an orange-brown center.
