Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Acronictinae 2289     *     Knot Grass     *     Acronicta rumicis Widespread, common Wingspan: 30-35mm. Very variable Flight time: May-July Found in most habitats, including open woodland, heaths, grassland, gardens and wetlands Larvae feed on a wide range of woody and herbaceous plants

Knot Grass, Acronicta rumicis
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. Caterpillars: August 2010. Adults: May and June 2011