

- Generally Common / Widespread

ID pointers: The ground colour is a greyish sandy brown with a single white zig-zag shaped cross-band running straight through the forewing. Near the centre of the cross-band there is a “U” shaped indentation.
Distribution: A resident that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found in all areas, favouring primary woodland. The highest numbers are found in the Peak District, with lower density numbers in the south of the county.
Forewing: 12-15mm

IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne, Derbyshire. – Images by Tony Davison ©
