Plants and animals of Pointfield

An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015   

Butterflies and moths: Pyralidae 

Little grey

Eudonia lacustrata

Notes

Small scopulariid moth distinguished by its wide central white zone separating the distinct x-marks on the wing. Food plant mosses.

Sightings by month

Resting during the day in the greenhouse in late June and early July, 2022. Seen in garden 26th June, 2023. Two caught in light trap, 27th July, 2023; 4 caught 9th August, 2023.On kitchen wall 27th June, 2024. In moth trap 15th July (2), and 29th July (5), 2024 .