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The Black Rustic (Aporophyla nigra) is a moth of the Noctuidae family.
Habitat & Distribution[]
Found in a range of habitats including gardens. It is found from North Africa, through southern and central Europe to Anatolia, in the north it is found up to Scotland and southern Norway. It is also found in the Caucasus, in Israel and Lebanon. In Britain, widespread and often common, except in NE England and E England.
Description.[]
The wingspan is 40-48 mm. Adults are on wing in September and October and sometimes also in December and January. This moth is a blue-black colour, with a small orange kidney-mark.
Larvae[]
The larvae feed on various plants, including Poaceae, Trifolium, Rumex, Sanguisorba minor and Genista.
Gallery[]
Black Rustic - D Shenton
The Black Rustic is widespread in Britain
When the Black Rustic is on the wing