Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Plusiinae 2444     *     Gold Spangle     *     Autographa bractea Widespread Wingspan: 37-42mm Flight time: June-August Habitat: Moorland, woodland edges, upland pastures, hedges and gardens Larvae feed on a variety of herbaceous plants including Ground-ivy, Nettles, Honeysuckle and Bilberry Similar: 2439 Gold Spot

Gold Spangle, Autographa bractea
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. July 2011