Dot moth vs Flame shoulder moth

The dot moth, Melanchra persicariae, is a noctuid moth of the Palearctic, with adults recognized by dark forewings marked with a large white stigma or dot. The wingspan is about 37-40 mm, and adults fly mainly in July and August in the British Isles, visiting light traps in gardens, waste ground, and roadside verges. The larvae feed on a wide range of garden and wild plants. [UKMoths species accou...

The flame shoulder moth, Ochropleura plecta, is a nocturnal moth in the family Noctuidae. It occurs across much of Europe and parts of Asia, where adults are typically found in habitats such as grassland, gardens, woodland edges, and other open areas. Its forewings are brownish or reddish brown, with a contrasting orange-red or yellowish marking along the shoulder and leading edge.