Irish moths

Brick, Agrochola circellaris

Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Acronictinae

2262     *     The Brick     *     Agrochola circellaris


Widespread
Wingspan: 33-38mm. Outer cross-line is wavy.

Flight time: August-December
Habitat: Woodlands, parks, gardens

Larval food plants include Aspen, Wych Elm, Ash, Poplars and sallows

Similar: Yellow-line Quaker, outer cross-line is straight


Brick, Agrochola circellaris


Brick, Agrochola circellaris

Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. October and November 2010

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