65.008 BF1652 - Peach Blossom - Drepanidae - Thyatira batis

65.008 BF1652 - Drepanidae - Thyatira batis - Peach Blossom - (Linnaeus, 1758)

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> Drepanidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: The moth is quite distinctive and very attractively marked with pink and coffee coloured “Apple Blossom” like markings. Unmistakeable.

Distribution: A resident and a reasonably common but localised species in southern & central Derbyshire. Uncommon in the north of the county

Flight Period: May / June / July / - On the wing – May – July – one generation – can be attracted to sugar and wine ropes

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - adults fly at night in June and July.

Forewing: 16-19mm

Food Plant: Bramble.

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Peach Blossom – Thyatira batis