Hello, from Steve Garten and welcome to my weird and wonderful world of moths.

I’m amateur Lepidopterist, I trap and record moth species on my six acre wildlife meadow at Tibenham Norfolk, UK.

The list of moths listed in this Macro-moths blog and the Micro Moths blog are the species I have recorded since 2015.

Flame Shoulder - Ochropleura plecta.

Saturday, January 14, 2023

Flame Shoulder - Ochropleura plecta. The moth is from the family of - Noctuidae -sub family- Noctuinae. It is a medium sized moth with a wingspan 25-30 mm. The moth resembles no other UK species. The English name refers to a bright straw-coloured band running along the leading edge of the forewing, which is further emphasised by the black streak behind it. There are two generations from April to June and again from July-Sept. The larva feed on Herbaceous plants. There are two generations, flying in May and June and again in August and September. The species Habitat is Woodland fringes, gardens, and meadowland. The moth is classed as a common species of the UK.

Tags: Flame Shoulder - Ochropleura plecta.

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