Svensson's copper underwing
Amphipyra berbera
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 circle. The two species A. pyramidea and A. berbera are most easily differentiated on the appearance of the palps (arrowed)- those of berbera lacking a ventral pale stripe of hairs.
Only definite specimen attracted to porch light 23rd August, 2024.