Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09920 Dog's Tooth Lacanobia suasa, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2159 (ABH73.266)

Christophstal, July 2016
Christophstal, July 2016
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Christophstal, July 2016
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 2012-2013
 2014
 2015
 2016-onwards


General Information

The dark "tooth" mark in the centre of the forewing is diagnostic.

 

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 15-20mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Sea-lavender (Limonium vulgare), Greater Plantain (Plantago major), goosefoots (Chenopodium spp.), herbaceous plants
Flying: Two generations, May-early July and late July-early September
UK Presence: Resident

Habitat

Salt marshes, coastal grassland and inland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Baden-Württemberg.

Last recorded in July 2016

Recorded date range (Flying/Adult): 18 July to 18 July

Similar Species
Bright-line Brown-eye Lacanobia oleracea
Christophstal, June 2014
Christophstal, June 2014
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Pale-shouldered Brocade Lacanobia thalassina


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, brown, yellow, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5