The Mullein

    Cucullia verbasci

    NoctuidaeABH 73.058 B&F 2221

    Widespread, most common north of the Mendips.  Most records are of the conspicuous, brightly coloured larvae, usually found on mulleins but occasionally on garden buddleia.  The adults do come to light in small numbers early in the year.

    Adult Verification Grade: 3

    The Mullein (Cucullia verbasci) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    The Mullein (Cucullia verbasci) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    The Mullein (Cucullia verbasci) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    The Mullein (Cucullia verbasci) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    The Mullein (Cucullia verbasci) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    The Mullein (Cucullia verbasci) photographed in Somerset by Christopher Iles