Irish moths

Centre-barred Sallow, Atethmia centrago

Family: Noctuidae Acronictinae       Sub-family: Acronictinae

2269     *     Centre-barred Sallow     *     Atethmia centrago


Locally common
Wingspan: 32-36mm

Flight time: August-September
Habitat: Broadleaved woodlands, hedgerows, gardens

Larval food plant: Buds, flowers and leaves of Ash



Centre-barred Sallow, Atethmia centrago


Centre-barred Sallow, Atethmia centrago
Centre-barred Sallow, Atethmia centrago
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. September 2010 and 2011

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