Photo © Russell Wynn
Dog's Tooth
Lacanobia suasa
Checklist Number73.266 [B&F: 2159]
Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Local in saltmarshes, grassland, moorland and farmland throughout England, including Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and virtually confined to the coast, with only a thin scattering of records inland. Wingspan 32-42 mm. Diagnostic feature is a distinct, often solid, dark tooth-like mark in centre of forewing (MBGBI Vol 9). Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Common Sea-lavender, Greater Plantain and Goosefoot, over-wintering as a pupa.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Larval | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
