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The intricate and wavy pattern on this unmistakeable moth resembles that of some seashells giving the moth its name. There is some geographic variation in colour, from yellow to brown, but the brighter forms are more frequent with the darkest forms occurring on some of the Blasket Islands off the coast of Co. Kerry.
Frequently disturbed during the day and flies from dusk onwards.
Cleavers and other bedstraws, Chickweed, Sea Wormwood, docks, sorrels and Dandelion.
Frequents many lowland habitats, especially hedgerows, gardens and meadows. Also found in urban areas, woodland rides, downland, heathland, moorland and wetland habitats.
Yellow Shell - Ryszard Szczygieł
Ryszard Szczygieł
Yellow Shell - Ryszard Szczygieł
Ryszard Szczygieł
Yellow Shell - Stuart Read
Stuart Read
Yellow Shell - Iain Leach
Iain Leach
Yellow Shell - Ann Collier
Ann Collier
Yellow Shell - Allan Drewitt
Allan Drewitt
Yellow Shell - Ilia Ustyantsev
Ilia Ustyantsev
Yellow Shell - Koen Thonissen
Koen Thonissen