Bright-line Brown-eye (Lacanobia oleracea) - Norfolk Moths - The macro and micro moths of Norfolk.

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Bright-line Brown-eye

Lacanobia oleracea

(Linnaeus, 1758)

2160 / 73.267

Norfolk status
Many habitats.
Widespread and very common.

Common name often confused with Brown-line Bright-eye.

Recorded in 68 (92%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Forewing:	14-19mm.
Flight:	Mainly May-July. (recorded Apr - Oct)
Foodplant:	Herbaceous and woody plants
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

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