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: Noctuidae 

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Orthosia gothica

Diagnostic features

Night-flying moth 22 mm in length. Distinctive black marking on wing.

Sightings by month

Captured 22nd March, 2022, 9 specimens: 13th April, 1 specimen (dark form): 30th April, 1 specimen: 20th March, 2023, 1 specimen: 28th March, 2023, 4 specimens. Caught in light trap, 5th March, 2024 (3 specimens): 19th March, 2024 (9 specimens); 29th March, 2024 (3).