Mother of pearl
Pleuroptya ruralis
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Butterflies and moths: Crambidae
Night flying moth with pale wings crossed by wavey brown lines. There is a strong brown dash-shaped mark about midway along the leading edge of the forewing. Food plant nettle.
Caught in the light trap 8th July, and 2nd August, 2022: one specimen each time. Caught in light trap 24th June (1), 27th July (8), and 9th August (1), 2023.