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Family: Noctuidae Sub-family: Cuculliinae 2241 * Red Sword-grass * Xylena vetusta Scarce Wingspan: 50-57mm. Rests with wings tightly furled Flight time: One generation, September-November, March-May Habitat: Damp woods, marshes, upland pastures, wet heathland Larval food plants include Heather, Bog-myrtle, Yellow Iris and sedges |
Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. November 2010