Lettuce Shark
Cucullia lactucae
Uncommon
Description
White caterpillar with large rectangular black patches. Yellow-orange dorsal and lateral lines.
Information
| Family | Noctuidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 4–5 cm |
| Hairiness | glabre |
| Observation period | June to September |
| Distribution | In France, mainly in mountainous regions. Scattered across central and southern Europe. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
Host plants
- Lettuce
- Blue sow-thistle
- Sow-thistle
Notes
Very distinctive colouring makes it easy to identify.