Six-striped Rustic – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Xestia sexstrigata – colour code •
STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Main population densities are found in the southern lowland areas of the Trent Valley and the Central Grit and Coal Measures.
ID POINTERS – As the name suggests there are six bands across the pale brown upper wing surface. The cross-lines and highlighted veins, forming cells and a pale oval and kidney mark, are diagnostic.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing July – September
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Six-striped Rustic - Melbourne - Tony Davison©
