Blackneck
The pale brown forewing with the two brown edged, silvery cross-lines and the dark central spot are characteristic. Readily disturbed from bracken or other vegetation by day. Flies from dusk and after dark.
Overwinters either as a pupa. Larva from mid June to September.
Size and Family
- Family – Thorns, Beauties and allies (Ennomines)
- Small Sized
- Wingspan Range - 31-37mm
Conservation Status
- UK BAP: Not listed
- Common
Caterpillar Food Plants
Bracken (Pterdium aquilinum).
Habitat
Most places where the foodplant occurs, particularly heathland, moorland and woodland.
Distribution
- Countries – England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland
- Widely distributed, and sometimes abundant, throughout much of England, Wales and lowland Scotland, found north to Caithness.
- Distribution Trend Since 1970’s = Britain:Stable
Brown Silver-line - Ryszard Szczygieł
Brown Silver-line
Ryszard Szczygieł
Brown Silver-line - Vlad Proklov
Brown Silver-line
Vlad Proklov
Brown Silver-line - Vlad Proklov
Brown Silver-line
Vlad Proklov
Brown Silver-line - Lez Round
Brown Silver-line
Lez Round
Brown Silver-line - Ben Sale
Brown Silver-line
Ben Sale
Brown Silver-line - Vlad Proklov
Brown Silver-line
Vlad Proklov
Brown Silver-line - Garry Barlow
Brown Silver-line
Garry Barlow
