Rosy rustic
Hydraecia micacea
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 broad rusty-brown bar across wing contrasting with pale distal band. Kidney and oval marks ringed in brown.
Attracted to light trap 5th September, 2023 - 1 individual. Caught in light trap 2nd August (1), and 18th September (1), 2025.