Photo © Mike Wall

Marbled Green

Bryopsis muralis

Checklist Number
73.085 [B&F: 2295]

Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification

Classification

Family:Noctuidae
Subfamily:Bryophilinae
Genus:Bryopsis
Species:muralis
Authority:(Forster, 1771)

Local in rocky areas and on dry-stone walls throughout much of southern England, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight locally common on the coastline of the Island and in the south of the county east of Southampton, here extending some distance inland. Wingspan 26-32 mm. Larva feeds on various lichens, often on walls.

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
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Adult
Larval

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