Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Amphipyrinae 2368     *     The Crescent     *     Celaena leucostigma Widespread, locally common Wingspan: 30-36mm. Variable, two forms with various intermediates Flight time: July-September Habitat: Wet woodland, moors, marshes, reed-beds Larval food plants: Yellow Iris, Great Fen-sedge Similar: Common Rustic agg.

The Crescent, Celaena leucostigma
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. August 2010 and September 2011