
- Generally Common / Widespread

ID pointers: A fairly distinctive all white moth with a yellow tuft at the tip of the abdomen. There is usually a dark grey or blackish mark near the trailing edge of the rounded forewing. Female is slightly larger than the male and generally lacks the markings on the forewing.
Distribution: A resident species that is widely distributed and generally common, especially in the lowland areas of Derbyshire. Found most frequently in the south and east of the county. Uncommon in the Peak District.
Forewing: M 16-22mm. F17-23mm

IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne, Derbyshire; Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Tony Davison ©





