73.282 BF2170 - Varied Coronet - Noctuidae - Hadena compta

73.282 BF2170 - Noctuidae - Hadeninae - Hadena compta - Varied Coronet

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: 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

Wingspan: 25-30mm
Forewing: 13-15mm

Food Plant: Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus).

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

Varied Coronet – Hadena compta