Bright-line Brown-eye
Lacanobia oleracea
This record describes Lacanobia oleracea (species). Recorded family: Noctuidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 32-37 mm. This moth doesn't tend to vary in appearance, except perhaps in the shade of brown of the forewings. It generally flies from May to July, with an occasional second brood in the south. The larva can be found in abundance on Orache, Goosefoot and Redshank. A common species over most of the British Isles. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Noctuidae
- Genus
- Lacanobia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
On allotments and in waste places.
Seasonal Activity
It generally flies from May to July, with an occasional second brood in the south.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larva can be found in abundance on Orache, Goosefoot and Redshank.
Additional species information
Recorded status
A common species over most of the British Isles. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Lacanobia oleracea. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Bright-line Brown-eye (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Bright-line Brown-eye
What is Bright-line Brown-eye?
Bright-line Brown-eye (Lacanobia oleracea) is a species in the family Noctuidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Bright-line Brown-eye found?
Habitat: On allotments and in waste places.
When is Bright-line Brown-eye active?
Bright-line Brown-eye: seasonal activity - It generally flies from May to July, with an occasional second brood in the south..
What is the life cycle of a Bright-line Brown-eye?
The larva can be found in abundance on Orache, Goosefoot and Redshank.