The lychnis
Hadena bicruris
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 noctuid moth with purplish black and white marbled appearance. Oval and kidney marks are separate and do not touch. Captured in light trap 18th June, 8th July, and 2nd August, 2022; one specimen each time. Caught in light trap 27th July, 2023: 1 individual. Caterpillar found in garden.