73.252 BF2177 - Hedge Rustic - Noctuidae - Tholera cespitis

73.252 BF2177 - Noctuidae - Hadeninae - Tholera cespitis - Hedge Rustic

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce - Red-listed

Taxonomy: Macro >> Noctuidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: A rather thick set moth with broad wings that are blackish with bright creamy-yellow cross-lines and also outlined oval and kidney mark. The whole wing is dusted in a golden yellow and several cross-lines are also bordered in golden yellow.

Distribution: (First record: 1952 ) - (Last record: 23/08/2023 at Cromford ) - A nationally endangered species with a large decline in population. A resident that is generally uncommon but widely distributed in Derbyshire. The population has declined and only found in small numbers in all areas of the county. First recorded in Derbyshire in 1952 and first record this century was in 2006.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 34-40mm
Forewing: 15-19mm

Food Plant: Mat-grass (Nodus stricta), Hair-grass (Deschampsia spp.).

Last Recorded Date: 23/08/2023

Last Recorded By: Clive Ashton

Last Recorded General Area: Cromford

First Recorded Year: 1952

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