Lepidoptera Outer Hebrides

Family: Noctuidae   Checklist Number: 73.247

Orthosia gracilis   [Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775

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Scarce and infrequently seen, possibly a migrant species. Occurs from April to May. Bog myrtle (Myrica gale) and willow (Salix) are the preferred foodplants

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