73.329 BF2102 - Flame Shoulder - Noctuidae - Ochropleura plecta

73.329 BF2102 - Noctuidae - Noctuinae - Ochropleura plecta - Flame Shoulder

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

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Macro >> Noctuidae

ID Difficulty: green

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

ID pointers: The moth gets its name from the prominent straw-coloured flashes down the leading edge of the forewing. These are bordered with black along the inner edge. The ground colour is a rich brick red or purplish-brown. Fairly diagnostic.

Distribution: A resident species that is widely distributed and common in all areas of Derbyshire. Largest densities occur in the south of the county but it is not uncommon on the upland areas.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - is attracted to light and sugar

Wingspan: 25-30mm
Forewing: 12-15mm

Food Plant: Dock (Rumex), Plantain (Plantago).

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

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