73.242 BF2188  -  Noctuidae -  Hadeninae - Orthosia incerta - Clouded Drab 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: Very variable but most are easy to recognise. The outer cross line is pale but with darker markings towards the leading edge in the middle and again at the trailing edge. The ground colour can be a mix of greys, browns, blacks, purples and pale blues all “Clouded” together. Kidney and oval marks are usually outlined. Wing tip tends to be more pointed at the tip.
Distribution:   A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. It is common in all areas of the county. The darker form is predominant and it is one of the most abundant of the spring moths.
Flight Period: March /  April /  May /  June /  -  On the wing March – June Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - occasionally attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 35-40mm
Forewing: 16-20mm
Food Plant: Oak (Quercus).
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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