Brown house moth
Hofmannophila pseudospretella
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Butterflies and moths
A drab brown coloured moth ca. 1 cm long that rests with wings flat and posterior edges rounded. Three obvious black spots on wings and V-shaped row of spots around distal edge. Antennae robust and held at right angles. Seen in house and greenhouse. Attracted to light trap 5th September, 2023, 1 specimen.