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. In moth trap 24th June (1), 15th July (4), 29th July (1), 2024.