Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Plusiinae 2439     *     Gold Spot     *     Plusia festucae Widespread, common Wingspan: 34-46mm Flight time: Two generations, May-September Habitat: Damp areas; marshes, riverbanks, wet heaths and moors Larval food plants include sedges, Yellow Iris, Bur-reed, Water-plantain Similar: 2444 Gold Spangle

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