73.368 BF2136 - The Gothic - Noctuidae - Naenia typica

73.368 BF2136 - Noctuidae - Noctuinae - Naenia typica - The Gothic

Adult Macro: CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> Noctuidae

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: Bordered Gothic (Heliophobus reticulata) and the Feathered Gothic (Tholera decimalis).

ID pointers: A chunky looking and broad-winged species. Greyish-brown with darker brown and black marbling, strong whitish veins and cross-lines creating a netted effect over the rounded forewing. A prominent oval and kidney mark.

Distribution: (Last record: 22/07/2024 at Stonebroom ) - A resident species that is widely distributed but generally uncommon throughout Derbyshire. Only recorded in small numbers, so a species that may be in trouble.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - occasionally attracted to light

Wingspan: 33-40mm
Forewing: 17-22mm

Food Plant: A wide range of herbaceous plants including Comfrey,willowherb, Cleavers, apple, sallow and buddleias

Last Recorded Date: 22/07/2024

Last Recorded By: Jonathan Bradley

Last Recorded General Area: Stonebroom

No First Date Information Recorded