73.202 BF2237 – Grey Shoulder-knot – Noctuidae – Lithophane ornitopus

Grey Shoulder-knot Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Lithophane ornitopus – colour code

STATUS In 1986 thought to be extinct in Derbyshire. Re-discovered in 2002 and now seems to be well established across the county, particularly in the south.

ID POINTERS – A pale light grey coloured moth with a distinctive “Antler-Like” mark at the base of the forewing. The lower cross-line and lower part of kidney mark are often marked with light brown. The shoulders appear pointed and there is an obvious thoracic crest or tuft.

FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing September – November and February – April.

IMAGES – Foremark, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

 

This specimen of Grey Shoulder-knot represents the third county record.

 
 
 
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