| Trigonophora flammea | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Noctuidae |
| Genus: | Trigonophora |
| Species: | T. flammea |
| Binomial name | |
| Trigonophora flammea (Esper, 1785) |
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The Flame Brocade (Trigonophora flammea) is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is typically found in the Mediterranean region, but is also found on the Channel Islands. Formerly, it was a resident in Sussex until becoming extinct there in the late 19th century.[1] In October 2011 however, The charity Butterfly Conservation reported that the moth has apparently become established in the south coast of England.[2]
The wingspan is 44–52 mm. Adults are on wing from October to November.
The larvae feed on low plants such as Ranunculus in the early stages, later preferring such species as Fraxinus and Ligustrum.