Figure of Eight

Diloba caeruleocephala

Common
Figure of Eight — photo 1 Figure of Eight — photo 2

Description

Light to dark grey body. Yellow dorsal and lateral lines. Covered in black tubercles with fine black hairs.

Information

FamilyNoctuidae
Size3–4 cm
Hairinesspoil_ras
Observation periodApril to June
DistributionThroughout France and almost all of Europe.
ToxicityNo
RarityCommon

Host plants

  • Hawthorn
  • Blackthorn
  • Plum
  • Apple
  • Pear

Notes

Easily recognised by the small black tubercles from which fine black hairs emerge.

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