
- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

ID pointers: This moth has a distinctive habit of resting with wings folded around the body, looking like a piece of twig or wood. The diagnostic feature is the contrast between the straw-yellow leading half of the forewing with an orange red tint and the rich mahogany brown trailing half.
Distribution: (Last record: 05/11/2024 at Buxton ) - A rare species in Derbyshire. Up until 1986 there had only been 6 records and up to 2004, a further 9 reports, a further three records in 2007 and four more in 2009. Reported in small numbers most years from 2009. Most reported from the north west areas of the county indicating a resident population. Records from elsewhere may refer to immigrants.
Forewing: 24-29mm
Last Recorded Date: 05/11/2024
Last Recorded By: Mark Cocker
Last Recorded General Area: Buxton
No First Date Information Recorded
IMAGES BELOW: Curbar, North Derbyshire (left) – Jane & Phil Lester© / Darley Dale (right), Derbyshire – Simon Roddis© / Glossop – 3/11/24 – Christian Heintzen©



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