Hebrew Character – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Orthosia gothica – colour code •
STATUS – A resident that is very common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. A very abundant spring moth and is common throughout the county.
ID POINTERS – The black “L” shape on the forewing is reminiscent of a character from the Hebrew alphabet and is a unique feature among springtime moths.The mark can sometimes be broken through by the oval.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing March – June
IMAGES -Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Hebrew Character - Melbourne - Tony Davison©
Hebrew Character - Melbourne - Tony Davison©
