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Diloba caeruleocephala
Noctuidae
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Description

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

Information
Size
3–4 cm
Observation period
April to June
Toxicity
No
Rarity
Common
Host plants
HawthornBlackthornPlumApplePear
Distribution

Throughout France and almost all of Europe.

Notes

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