Grey Shoulder-knot - Lithophane ornitopus

Wingspan 32-38 mm.

A woodland species

The adults emerge in September and October, and overwinter, appearing again from February to April.

The caterpillars, like several other Lithophane species, have a tendency towards cannibalism. The foodplant is Oak.

Found mainly in the southern part of England, Wales and Ireland. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.

Fairly frequent but not common in Leicestershire & Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = B (scarce resident or restricted distribution or regular migrant)