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 

Merveille du jour

Griposia aprilina

Notes

Night-flying noctuid moth with lichen-coloured patterning. Captured in light trap 2nd October, 2022; three specimens. Caught in light trap 8th October, 2023 (2). Caught in light trap 4th October, 2024 (1). Attracted to porch light 30th October, 2024 (1). In moth light trap 26th September (1) and 7th November (1) 2025. Food plant - oak.

Sightings by month