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Orthosia gothica
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 moth 22 mm in length. Distinctive black marking on wing. For caterpillar see here.
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). Caught in light trap 28th February (2), 6th March (3), 20th March (3), 1st April (1), 13th April (4), 2025.