Noctuidae     Xyleninae (Cuculliinae) ABH 73.233 B&F 2232   *   Aporophyla nigra   *   Black Rustic Common Wingspan: 40-46mm. Flight time: September-October Habitat: Open grassy areas, heaths, verges, gardens, woodland rides Larval food plants include heather, docks, clover and various grasses Similar: 2231 Deep-brown Dart

Black Rustic, Aporophyla nigra
Parkstone, Dorset. September 2011. Eggs October 2015