Devonshire Wainscot Leucania putrescens
Devonshire Wainscot Leucania putrescens
73.303 BF2206
Wingspan 32-36 mm.
A local species, occurring mainly coastally in the south-western region of England and south Wales.
It inhabits grassy areas or cliffs close to the shore, and the larvae feed nocturnally on a range of grasses.
The adults fly in late July and August, and are attracted to various flowering plants, as well as sugar and light.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 1 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 1 |
| June | 20 |
| July | 299 |
| August | 244 |
| September | 9 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 0 |
