73.355 BF2132 - Neglected Rustic - Noctuidae - Xestia castanea

73.355 BF2132 - Noctuidae - Noctuinae - Xestia castanea - Neglected Rustic

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

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> Noctuidae

ID Difficulty: green

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

ID pointers: Fairly unmistakeable and finely marked. A diagnostic feature is the black base to the kidney mark in the central area of the forewing. There are two colour forms, red & grey with pinkish fringes to the outer edge of the forewing.

Distribution: (Last record: 06/09/2023 at Birch Vale ) - A resident species that is locally common and restricted to the upland grit-stone moorlands of Derbyshire. Both red and grey colour forms occur.

Flight Period: August / September / - On the wing August – September

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

Wingspan: 36-42mm
Forewing: 16-18mm

Food Plant: Heather (Calluna) and Heath (Erica).

Last Recorded Date: 06/09/2023

Last Recorded By: Jane Hewitt

Last Recorded General Area: Birch Vale

No First Date Information Recorded