Flame-shoulder Dart Moth

Ochropleura plecta

The Flame-shoulder Dart found on the porch one night in 2002.

by DiOhio Jan 30, 2007 12:22 AM

Taken on 1st August 2008, Lincoln UK. Wingspan 25-30mm, fairly common throughout Britain favouring woodland edges, gardens and meadows.

by wallaby1 Oct 8, 2008 9:48 PM

Taken on 10th August 2008. They fly in two broods, May and June then again in August and September. Caterpillars are nocturnal, living on low growing plants such as dock and plantain.

by wallaby1 Oct 8, 2008 9:52 PM

Taken on 26th August 2008. Spot the camouflage!

by wallaby1 Oct 8, 2008 9:54 PM

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Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Noctuidae

Genus

Ochropleura

Species

plecta

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