Common Yellow Conch
Agapeta hamana
Description
Wingspan 15 - 24mm. Mostly a pale yellow with reddish-brown markings.
Habitat
Mostly found near its food plants, thistles.
Status and distribution
Common and widely distributed through southern Britain but less common in Scotland where it is restricted to the lowlands. Common in Nottinghamshire and at Netherfield Lagoons.
Best time to see
June to August.