65.009 BF1653  -  Drepanidae - Habrosyne pyritoides - Buff Arches - (Hufnagel, 1766) Adult Macro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>  Drepanidae ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: The moth gets its name from the “Arch-Like” markings visible at rest in the central area of the forewing. MGBI describes this moth as having a “Flint-Like” appearance.
Distribution:  A resident and widely distributed but locally common particularly in south-east Derbyshire. Scarce in the north of the county.
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  -  On the wing – June -August. One generation Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
Forewing: 17-20mm Food Plant: Bramble and Dewberry.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

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