Ash Shoulder-knot
Scotochrosta pulla
Checklist NumberB100 [B&F: 2234]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
| Family: | Noctuidae |
| Subfamily: | Cuculliinae |
| Genus: | Scotochrosta |
| Species: | pulla |
| Authority: | ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) |
Occurrence in the British Isles unconfirmed, this central European species is included on the British list on the basis of a single example, said to have been captured at Woodside, near Epping, Essex, in 1817. Most likely a specimen obtained fraudulently by the notorious dealer in rarities, Mr Plastead, so this record is highly dubious. Wingspan 48-52 mm. Larva feeds on herbaceous plants and various grasses, no evidence of breeding in the UK.
