Shark

The Shark (Cucullia umbratica) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is distributed throughout Europe. This is a fairly large species (wingspan 52-59 mm) with long, narrow wings giving a 'streamlined' appearance. The forewings are grey with brown and black streaks. The hindwings are grey in the male, brown in the female. It flies at night in June and July and is attracted to light and a variety of flowers. The larva is grey or brown with black sp... more

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