Family Noctuidae » Subfamily Plusiinae » Abrostola triplasia (Linnaeus, 1758) 73.002 (BF2449)
Forewing length 14-18 mm. You can see where this moth gets its vernacular name from. It looks like the moth is wearing a pair of glasses or spectacles on its head. Similar species The Spectacle (Abrostola tripartita). The larva feeds on Common Nettle. The adult flies between May and September. Found in a wide range of habitats including hedgerows and gardens. Common and widespread.
Caught in moth trap, back garden, South Staffordshire 5th August 2017. Photos © Peter Hillman. Species identification confirmed and recorded by an expert from iRecord.
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