Status: Migrant
Notes: Rare immigrant, southern Europe, appearing as a migrant on the south and east coasts of Britain, in some years arriving in sufficient numbers to breed, in very small numbers. Wingspan 102-135mm. Nocturnal; late August to late October. Fr equents gardens, allotments and farmland. Larva July to August, unable to over-winter in significant numbers. Larva feeds on Deadly Nightshade, Woody Nightshade and Potato, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas.

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