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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required. ID pointers: A short stubby shaped moth with broad forewings. Several dark spots along leading edge of forewing. A black wavy cross-line at the base and another cross the central area of the forewing. Wing greyish- brown or bluish-grey. A dark kidney mark and a brown wavy cross-line through centre of forewing. Ground colour is variable and there are a number of colour forms.
Distribution: (First record: 1983 at Dovedale ) - (Last record: 23/06/2023 at Sandiacre ) - A rare moth in Derbyshire with few records, the majority of which are reported from the northern half of the county. Recent records from Cromford, and Sandiacre in 2023, the last year it was recorded, may indicate some range expansion.
Forewing: 13-17mm
Last Recorded Date: 23/06/2023
Last Recorded By: Emily Milnes
Last Recorded General Area: Sandiacre
First Recorded Year: 1983
IMAGES BELOW:
Light Feathered Rustic - Darley Dale - Simon Roddis©
