Sorbus – rowan Spinacia – spinach Tagetes Tropaeolum – nasturtium Urtica – nettle Vaccinium – bilberry See Robinson, G. S. et al. Habitat Melanchra persicariae occupies a wide range of habitats including woodland, field or meadow edges, hedgerows and gardens Notes The flight season refers to the British Isles. This may vary in other parts of the range. References Chinery, Michael (1986, reprinted 1991). Collins Guide to the Insects of Britain and Western Europe. Skinner, Bernard (1984). The Colour Identification Guide to Moths of the British Isles. External links Lepiforum e.V. De Vlinderstichting Melanchra Moths described in 1761 Moths of Asia Moths of Europe Moths of Japan Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus