| ADULT |
Wingspan 34-42mm. Dark brown to greyish-black the forewings have a prominent black mark similar to the Hebrew letter nun, emphasised by the adjacent straw-coloured triangle. The hindwings are cream in color. |
| CHRYSALIS |
Pupates in cocoon below ground. |
| LARVA |
Light brown or green with black spots and a white line along each flank. Feeds on Buddleia, Ragwort and Nettle. |
| BEHAVIOUR |
Attracted to light, sugar and comes to flowers. |
| HABITAT |
Hedgerows, gardens, woodlands, marshes, parks and coastal. |
| FLIGHT PERIOD |
Resident. Double brooded - May to June and again in August and September. |
| STATUS |
Resident. Common throughout. |
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