Dog's Tooth (Lacanobia suasa, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information

The dark "tooth" mark in the centre of the forewing is diagnostic.

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 15-20mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Sea-lavender (Limonium vulgare), Greater Plantain (Plantago major), goosefoots (Chenopodium spp.), herbaceous plants
Flying: Two generations, May-early July and late July-early September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Salt marshes, coastal grassland and inland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Dingy Shears Apterogenum ypsillon (=Parastichtis)

Bright-line Brown-eye Lacanobia oleracea

Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 8th July 2011. Light trap.

Pale-shouldered Brocade Lacanobia thalassina

09920 Dog's Tooth Lacanobia suasa, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2159 (ABH73.266)