72.013 BF2030  -  Erebidae -  Lymantriinae - Euproctis similis - Yellow-tail 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  >>  Erebidae ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
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.
Flight Period: July /  August /  -  On the wing July – August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 28-35mm
Forewing: M 16-22mm. F17-23mm
Food Plant: Deciduous trees and shrubs.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

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

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