
Striped Lychnis
The Mullein is more often found in the caterpillar stage than as an adult but can be seen when attracted to light.
Flies from April to May in one generation.
Caterpillars in the wild feed on species of mullein (Verbascum) and in gardens, on Buddleia.
A variety of open habitats, including gardens.
The Mullein - Bob Eade
Bob Eade
The Mullein - Patrick Clement
Patrick Clement
The Mullein - Ben Sale
Ben Sale
The Mullein - Ben Sale
Ben Sale
The Mullein - Ben Sale
Ben Sale
The Mullein - Sue Davies
Sue Davies
The Mullein (Up close) - Rachel Scopes
Rachel Scopes
The Mullein (young caterpillar) - Vlad Proklov
Vlad Proklov
The Mullein (caterpillar) - Bob Eade
Bob Eade
The Mullein (caterpillar) - Vlad Proklov
Vlad Proklov
The Mullein (caterpillar) - Patrick Clement
Patrick Clement
The Mullein (Feeding Damage) - Andrew Cooper
Andrew Cooper