Turnip Moth – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Agrotis segetum – colour code •
STATUS – 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.
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.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing May – October.
IMAGES – Chaddesden – Martin Roome© / Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Melbourne – Tony Davison©
Turnip Moth - 7th September 2024 - Chaddesden - Martin Roome©
Turnip Moth - Melbourne - Tony Davison©
