73.356 BF2135 - Heath Rustic - Noctuidae - Xestia agathina

73.356 BF2135 - Noctuidae - Noctuinae - Xestia agathina - Heath 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: A variable species but the main characteristic is a long black wedge shape running through the forewing that contains a rather elongated small pale straw or whitish coloured oval. Also the kidney mark is same colour as oval. Pale shoulder patches and small white vein-streaks into the forewing fringes. A moorland species.

Distribution: (Last record: 06/09/2024 at Glossop ) - Appears to be still a resident species whose population in Derbyshire is uncertain. An uncommon species that is found across a wide central moorland belt in the north of the county.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 28-36mm
Forewing: 14-16mm

Food Plant: Heather (Calluna).

Last Recorded Date: 06/09/2024

Last Recorded By: Christian Heintzen

Last Recorded General Area: Glossop

No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW: Darley Dale, Derbyshire – Simon Roddis© / Glossop – Christian Heintzen©