Angle Shades
Phlogophora meticulosa
Common
Description
Caterpillar ranging from bright green to yellow‑green or brown, with a discontinuous white dorsal line. Lighter lateral bands.
Information
| Family | Noctuidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 3–4 cm |
| Hairiness | glabre |
| Observation period | February to November |
| Distribution | Throughout France and across Europe. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Common |
Host plants
- Nettle
- Dandelion
- Bramble
- Sorrel
- Plantain
- Lettuce
- Ivy
- Geranium
- Primrose
- Cabbage
Notes
Nocturnal caterpillars, hiding during the day and climbing up at night to feed.