Figure of Eight
Diloba caeruleocephala
Common
Description
Light to dark grey body. Yellow dorsal and lateral lines. Covered in black tubercles with fine black hairs.
Information
| Family | Noctuidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 3–4 cm |
| Hairiness | poil_ras |
| Observation period | April to June |
| Distribution | Throughout France and almost all of Europe. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Common |
Host plants
- Hawthorn
- Blackthorn
- Plum
- Apple
- Pear
Notes
Easily recognised by the small black tubercles from which fine black hairs emerge.