72.022 BF2063 - Muslin Moth - Erebidae - Diaphora mendica

72.022 BF2063 - Erebidae - Arctiinae - Diaphora mendica - Muslin Moth

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- Generally Common / Widespread - Day-flying

Taxonomy: Macro >> Erebidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: Smaller than the ermines and always with a whitish or grey-brown abdomen. The broad forewings of the male are a dove grey colour with a sprinkling of black spots scattered across the surface. The females are white.

Distribution: A resident species in Derbyshire that is widely distributed but generally uncommon. Largest population densities are found in the Trent Valley and the Coal Measures. Present in small numbers in the limestone dales.

Flight Period: May / June / - On the wing May – June.

Wingspan: 28-38mm
Forewing: M 14-17mm. F 17-19mm

Food Plant: Low-lying herbaceous plants and shrubs.

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne, South Derbyshire – Tony Davison ©

Muslin Moth – Erebidae – Diaphora mendica