Mullein Shark
Cucullia verbasci
Common
Description
White, sometimes greenish caterpillar. Yellow transverse bands with black spots. Yellow head speckled with black.
Information
| Family | Noctuidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 4–5 cm |
| Hairiness | poil_ras |
| Observation period | June to September |
| Distribution | Throughout France and much of Europe. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Common |
Host plants
- Mullein
- Figwort
- Buddleia
Notes
Very distinctive colouring, unmistakable on mullein flowers.