Noctuidae Collection (#4)

Common Rustic (Mesapamea secalis) adult, resting on leaf, Essex, England

Orache Moth (Trachea atriplicis) adult, resting on decaying leaf, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Double Line Moth (Mythimna turca) adult, resting on log, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Lesser Yellow Underwing (Noctua comes) adult, resting on leaf, Essex, England

Snout Moth (Hypena proboscidalis) adult, resting on nettle leaf, larval foodplant, Powys, Wales, june

White-point Moth (Mythimna albipuncta) adult, resting on leaf, Essex, England

Cloaked Minor (Mesoligia furuncula) adult, resting on leaf, Norfolk, England, august

Beautiful Brocade (Lacanobia contigua) adult, resting on moss, Powys, Wales, june

Brown-line Bright- eyed Moth (Leucania conigera) Close-up / larva on plant

Sword-grass Moth (Xylena exsoleta) larva, feeding on Squill (Scilla sp. ) ripening seeds, near Minerve, Herault
Sword-grass Moth (Xylena exsoleta) larva, feeding on Squill (Scilla sp.) ripening seeds, near Minerve, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, may

Lunar-spotted Pinion (Cosmia pyralina) adult, resting on twig, Essex, England, july

Middle-barred Minor (Oligia fasciuncula) adult, feeding on Chive (Allium schoenoprasum) flowers in garden, Powys, Wales, june

Straw Underwing (Thalpophila matura) adult, resting on leaf, Essex, England

Feathered Ranunculus (Polymixis lichenea lichenea) adult, camouflaged, Essex, England

Green Angle Shades (Phlogophora scita) adult male, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Moth - Antler (Cerapteryx graminis) on white flower

True Lovers Knot (Lycophotia porphyrea) adult

Grey Arches (Polia nebulosa) adult

Brown-veined Wainscot (Archanara dissoluta) adult, resting on leaf, Essex, England, july

Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba) adult, resting on leaf, Powys, Wales, july

Waved Black (Parascotia fuliginaria) adult, camouflaged, Essex, England

Red-line Quaker (Agrochola lota) adult, Essex, England

Barred Sallow (Tiliacea aurago) adult, resting on lichen, Essex, England

Setaceous Hebrew Character (Xestia c-nigrum) adult, resting on fallen beech leaf, Powys, Wales, october

Campion (Hadena rivularis) adult, resting on lichen, Essex, England

Marbled Beauty (Cryphia domestica) adult, Essex, England

Gold Spangle (Autographa bractea) larva

Brindled Green (Dryobotodes eremita) adult, resting on moss, Essex, England

Lychnis Moth (Hadena bicruris) adult, camouflaged on stone, Pyrenees, Ariege, France, may

Light Knot Grass Moth (Acronicta menyanthidis) adult

Campion (Hadena rivularis) adult, resting on fallen leaves, Norfolk, England, july

Flounced Chestnut (Agrochola helvola) adult, resting on fern fronds, Powys, Wales, october

Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba) egg batch, laid on buttercup stalk in meadow, Powys, Wales, july

Bordered Sallow (Pyrrhia umbra) adult, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Plain Golden Y (Autographa jota) adult, resting on bark, Powys, Wales, july

Gold Spangle (Autographa bractea) adult, resting on leaf, Powys, Wales, july

Mottled Rustic (Caradrina morpheus) adult, Essex, England

Lychnis Moth (Hadena bicruris) adult, Essex, England

Centre-barred Sallow (Atethmia centrago) adult, Essex, England

Scarce Silver Y (Syngrapha interrogationis) adult, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Northern Italy, july

Brick Moth (Agrochola circellaris) adult, resting on fallen beech leaf, Powys, Wales, october

The Nutmeg (Hadula trifolii) adult, camouflaged, Essex, England

Small Angle Shades (Euplexia lucipara) adult

Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing (Noctua janthina) adult, resting on dead leaf, Powys, Wales, august

Coast Dart (Euxoa cursoria) adult, resting on leaf, Norfolk, England, august

Bordered Copper Underwing (Amphipyra perflua) adult male, resting on log, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, june

Plumed Fan-foot (Polypogon plumigeralis) adult, rare immigrant and recent colonist, Essex, England

Fen Wainscot (Arenostola phragmitidis) adult, resting on leaf, Essex, England

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"Noctuidae: A World of Butterflies and Moths" Step into the enchanting world of Noctuidae, a diverse family of butterflies and moths that captivate with their intricate patterns and fascinating behaviors. From Plate 19 of "Butterflies and Moths, " we are introduced to the mesmerizing realm of Noctuae. In Plate 18, we encounter Caradrinidae, another nocturnal group within this family. These creatures, shrouded in darkness, reveal their hidden beauty under the moonlit sky. Witness the surrealist transformation as the Sycamore moth caterpillar emerges in Surrey, England during September. Its vibrant colors blend seamlessly with nature's canvas, showcasing its remarkable ability to camouflage against tree bark in Manu Biosphere Reserve. The Merveille-du-Jour moth takes camouflage to new heights by blending effortlessly with lichen in The National Forest. Dichonia aprilina showcases similar mastery over disguise as it hides amidst lichen-covered branches. A chromolithograph from 1892 unveils a kaleidoscope of various butterfly species including Sesiidae, Zygaenidae, Noctuidae, and Erebidae. This artistic representation reminds us of the rich diversity found within this captivating family. Marvel at nature's ingenuity as Sword-grass moth caterpillars find solace on Field gladiolus leaves while Herald moths skillfully conceal themselves among leaf litter in Gosford Forest Park. Panthea coenobita rests gracefully on bark in Ostretin while Agrochola circellaris blends perfectly on fallen oak leaves at Annagarriff Wood NNR. Venturing beyond borders brings us to Vobbia where Lasiocampa trifolii caterpillars roam freely across Italy's landscapes. Meanwhile, Grey long-eared bats embark on nocturnal hunts for one of their main prey - the Large yellow underwing moth - in South West England.