73.319 BF2087 - Turnip Moth - Noctuidae - Agrotis segetum

73.319 BF2087 - Noctuidae - Noctuinae - Agrotis segetum - Turnip Moth

Adult Macro: CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species -

- click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Macro >> Noctuidae

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.

ID pointers: The forewing colour can be a range of browns, grey-browns, pale sand to blackish-brown. The hind wing is a brilliant white. The kidney mark, oval and dart mark can appear “hollow-centred”, there is also a black wavy band across the trailing edge of the forewing in some specimens.

Distribution: A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in the lowland areas of Derbyshire. Although present in all areas, it is generally uncommon across most of its range in the county.

Flight Period: May / June / July / August / September / October / - On the wing May – October.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - is attracted to light and flowers that are rich in nectar

Wingspan: 27-40mm
Forewing: 16-21mm

Food Plant: The roots of root vegetables, herbaceous plants.

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

Turnip Moth – 7th September 2024 – Chaddesden – Martin Roome

Turnip Moth – Melbourne – Tony Davison