Copper underwing
Amphipyra pyramidea ss
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 vertical black bar on each wing topped by white spot. The two species A. pyramidea and A. berbera are most easily differentiated on the appearance of the palps (arrowed)- those of pyramidea having a ventral pale stripe of hairs. Food plant oak and other trees.
Only definite specimen found in greenhouse on 5th August, 2024.