73.249 BF2190 - Hebrew Character - Noctuidae - Orthosia gothica

73.249 BF2190 - Noctuidae - Hadeninae - Orthosia gothica - Hebrew Character

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: 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.

Distribution: A resident that is very common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. A very abundant spring moth and is common throughout the county.

Flight Period: March / April / May / June / - On the wing March – June

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 30-35mm
Forewing: 15-17mm

Food Plant: Sallow blossom.

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

IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©