Summary for Cucullia asteris
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Cucullia asteris ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Star-wort
Lepidoptera: macromoths: Noctuidae
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National status: LC
Essex RDB: Listed
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Essex RDB: Listed
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Star-wort larva
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Cucullia asteris on UK Moths website
This moth is found along coasts and estuaries in England from Hampshire to Yorshire, the larvae feeding on Sea Aster Aster tripolium. It is also found in woodlands from Dorset to Kent and parts of Wales, where the larva feed on Golgen Rod Solidago virgaurea. References
Species text last edited on Tue Mar 20th 2007 by user 3