Photo © Russell Wynn

Dog's Tooth

Lacanobia suasa

Checklist Number
73.266 [B&F: 2159]

Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity

Classification

Family:Noctuidae
Subfamily:Hadeninae
Genus:Lacanobia
Species:suasa
Authority:([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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
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