
- Generally Common / Widespread

ID pointers: Looks very much like a butterfly at rest, with wings held flat together, upright and over the back. There is a conspicuous white broken band and streak across the under hindwing. The male has feathered antennae. The upper-wing surface is brown with yellow or white central patches. Fairly distinctive.
Distribution: A resident that is locally abundant and widespread throughout Derbyshire, especially where there are large areas of pine plantations. The moth is sometimes trapped several miles away from the nearest pine wood.
*** Last updated on 11 March 2025 by RP ***
Forewing: 17-19mm

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





