Sword-grass

The rather bright green caterpillar is marked with black blotches and whitish lateral lines.

Flight Times

Flies from September onwards before hibernating and reappearing in March or April.

Size and Family

• Family – Noctuidae

• Medium Sized

• Wingspan Range – 58-68mm

Conservation Status

• UK BAP: Listed

• Priority Species

Caterpillar Food Plants

The caterpillars feed on a variety of plants including dock (Rumex)

Habitat

It is found in moorland and woodland.

Distribution

• Countries – England, Scotland

• Rare Immigrant/vagrant. Resident in the north of England and Scotland.