Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Amphipyrinae 2341     *     Cloaked Minor     *     Mesoligia furuncula Widespread but scarce, mainly coastal Wingspan: 22-28mm. Pattern and colour very variable Flight time: July-August Habitat: Open, well-drained grasslands, often near coast Larvae feed on grasses including Sheep's Fescue and False Oat-grass Similar: 2342 Rosy Minor and 2337x Marbled Minor agg.

Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010