Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Hadeninae 2158     *     Pale-shouldered Brocade     *     Lacanobia thalassina Widespread Wingspan: 35-38mm Flight time: May-July Habitat: Woodland, moorland, fens Larvae feed mainly on deciduous trees including Oak, Willows, Hawthorn and Apple. Also Honeysuckle and Knotgrass Similar: Dusky Brocade and Beautiful Brocade

Pale-shouldered Brocade, Lacanobia thalassina
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. April and May 2011