The Flame

Axylia putris

Very common & widespread in Britain.

The Larva is grey or brown with black markings and a hump at the rear end.

The Caterpillars feed at night on various low-growing herbaceous plants, including Dock and Bedstraw.

The species overwinters as a pupa.

Forewing ochreous, the costal area, including cell, dark brown; dark brown patches at the outer margin on both folds, the upper connected with outer line by a dark double streak.

It flies at night in June and July (sometimes a second brood is produced which flies in September) and is attracted to light.