73.270 BF2155 - Dot Moth - Noctuidae - Melanchra persicariae

73.270 BF2155 - Noctuidae - Hadeninae - Melanchra persicariae - Dot Moth

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 glossy black colour of this moth and a prominent white kidney mark make it unmistakable.

Distribution: A resident that is generally distributed and common in Derbyshire. Although common across all areas it is most numerous in the south and east parts of the county.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 37-40mm
Forewing: 16-21mm

Food Plant: Range of garden and wild plants.

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

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