Bright-line Brown-eye - Lacanobia oleracea
Description
Wingspan 32-37 mm. This moth doesn't tend to vary in appearance, except perhaps in the shade of brown of the forewings.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
On allotments and in waste places.
When to see it
It generally flies from May to July, with an occasional second brood in the south.
Life History
The larva can be found in abundance on Orache, Goosefoot and Redshank.
UK Status
A common species over most of the British Isles. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)
Reference
73.267 BF2160
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