Shoulder-striped Wainscot Leucania comma
Shoulder-striped Wainscot Leucania comma
73.301 BF2205
Wingspan 32-37 mm.
One of the more strongly marked Wainscots, this is a fairly common moth throughout most of Britain, occurring in a wide range of habitats.
The single generation flies in June and July, and is attracted to light.
The caterpillar feeds by night on various grasses, especially cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata).
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 5 |
| February | 1 |
| March | 4 |
| April | 8 |
| May | 3,066 |
| June | 30,261 |
| July | 11,934 |
| August | 882 |
| September | 53 |
| October | 72 |
| November | 7 |
| December | 5 |
