Yellow Shell
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Camptogramma bilineata
Quite common throughout Britain, mainly nocturnal.
The Caterpillars are greenish to slightly brownish with obvious segment incisions.
The Larvae feeds on variety of low-growing plants including Chickweed, Sorrel and other species from the family Polygonaceae.
The color of the forewings and hindwings is yellow to ochre brown (occasionally light).
The forewings and hindwings are covered with brown or white serrated crossbars.
There are usually three or four distinct white crossbars, which may be bordered by a black line.
The wing margin is black and wavy.
The Moths fly from June to August.