Photo © Mike Wall
Mullein
Cucullia verbasci
Checklist Number73.058 [B&F: 2221]
Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Classification
| Family: | Noctuidae |
| Subfamily: | Cuculliinae |
| Genus: | Cucullia |
| Species: | verbasci |
| Authority: | (Linnaeus, 1758) |
Common in calcareous grassland, woodland clearings, woodland rides, scrub, roadside verges, shingle beaches, parks and gardens throughout much of England and Wales, mostly in the south. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight well-distributed, partly as a result of the differing ecology of the two main food-plants. Wingspan 44-56 mm. The main confusion species are Striped Lychnis S. lychnitis and Water Betony S. scrophulariae. The larva is found on various species of mullein (Verbascum), in particular Great Mullein, but it also uses Buddleia in gardens, and not infrequently on figwort (Scrophularia sp.)
The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
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