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Cosmia trapezina
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 pale coloured noctuid moth. Broad light brown band defined by dark brown lines across wings, the anterior of which forms a 'V'; small black spot on each wing inside band and row of small black crescents along posterior of wing. Food plant: broad leaved trees and shrubs.
Captured 8th July, 2022 in light trap - one individual. In light trap 27th July, 2023: 1 individual. Caught in light trap 15th July (1) and 20th July (3), 2024.