73.282 BF2170  -  Noctuidae -  Hadeninae - Hadena compta - Varied Coronet Adult Macro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>  Noctuidae ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: A fairly distinctive looking small black and white moth. A prominent white central cross band that meets the trailing edge of the wing, bordered either side with marbled blackish-grey bands.
Distribution:  First recorded in Derbyshire in 1985. Despite few records during 1990’s, it was described in 2007 as being common and wide spread in the county.
Flight Period: June /  July /  -  On the wing June – July Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - occasionally attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 25-30mm
Forewing: 13-15mm
Food Plant: Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus).
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

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