71.025 BF1994 – Buff-tip – Notodontidae – Phalera bucephala

Buff-tipNotodontidae – Phalerinae – Phalera bucephala – colour code STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed but locally common throughout the county. Primarily found in largest densities in the southern lowlands.
 
ID POINTERS – An unmistakable moth. A large buff spot on the forewing tip and a buff patch on the front of the thorax give this moth its name.
 
FLIGHT PERIOD –  On the wing May – June
 
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison© 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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