Noctuidae: Hadeninae

2157 (ABH73.263) Light Brocade Lacanobia w-latinum, (Hufnagel, 1766)

KR09912

Great Staughton, June 2011
Great Staughton, June 2011
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton, June 2011
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Great Staughton, June 2011
Great Staughton, June 2011
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton, June 2011
Great Staughton, June 2011
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell


General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 18-21mm.
Foodplant(s): Broom (Cytisus scoparius), Dyer's Greenweed (Genista tinctoria), Bramble (Rubus fruticosus), Redshank (Persicaria maculosa), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, May-mid July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Calcareous soils, open habitats, rough ground and heathland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 46 (17%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 25 April to 15 July

Similar Species
Whitelye, Monmouthshire, 2nd June 2021. Light trap. 1 of 2.
Whitelye, Monmouthshire, 2nd June 2021. Light trap. 1 of 2.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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 Photo © Barry Dickerson
Dusky Brocade Apamea remissa

Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Grey, red, brown, black, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5