Pale-shouldered brocade
Lacanobia thalassina
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Butterflies and moths; Noctuidae
Night-flying noctuid moth with distinctive arch to its posterior white line. Food plant - woody trees and shrubs.
Captured in light trap 15th May, 5nd June (1), 18th June (1), 8th July (3), and 2nd August (2), 2022; also found resting in greenhouse during the day 25th July, 2022. Captured in light trap 24th June, 2023 (1); seen in greenhouse at dusk 29th June, 2023 (1).