71.012 BF2000  -  Notodontidae -  Notodontinae - Notodonta dromedarius - Iron Prominent 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  >>  Notodontidae ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: The moth is easy to identify and fairly diagnostic.A dark grey-brown with rusty-brown markings along the trailing edge of the forewing and streaks near the base of the wing and marks within the central area of the forewing.
Distribution:  A resident species that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Found in all areas of the county but largest populations found in ancient woodlands.
Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  August /  -  On the wing May – August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 35-40mm
Forewing: 18-24mm
Food Plant: Birch (Betula).
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison ©

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