Noctuidae     Xyleninae (Acronictinae) ABH 73.193 B&F 2270   *   Omphaloscelis lunosa   *   Lunar Underwing Common Wingspan: 32-38mm. Very variable with light and dark forms Flight time: August-October Habitat: Grasslands; parks, gardens, downland and damp pastures Larvae feed on grasses including Yorkshire Fog and Annual Meadow-grass Similar: Beaded Chestnut. Grey hindwing

Lunar Underwing, Omphaloscelis lunosa
Parkstone, Dorset. September 2011