Noctuidae     Xyleninae (Cuculliinae) ABH 73.202 B&F 2237   *   Lithophane ornitopus   *   Grey Shoulder-knot Found in the southern half of England and in Wales, scarce in Ireland Wingspan: 32-38mm Season: September-November, overwintering then February-May Habitat: Broadleaved woodlands and parks where Oaks are present Larval food plant: Oak. The larvae also have cannabalistic tendencies Similar: Blair's Shoulder-knot

Grey Shoulder-knot, Lithophane ornitopus
Lytchett heath, Dorset. January 2014