73.224 BF2247 - Merveille du Jour - Noctuidae - Griposia aprilina

73.224 BF2247 - Noctuidae - Xyleninae - Griposia aprilina - Merveille du Jour

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> Noctuidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: An unmistakable autumn species. The forewing is covered in a pastel green and black marbling, with some white spots and fine lines. The wing is gently curved along the leading edge and fairly pointed at the tip. A total uniquely marked British moth. Very aptly named – “Wonder of the Day”.

Distribution: (First record: 2003 ) - (Last record: 2024 ) - A resident that is locally distributed and generally uncommon in Derbyshire. A species that is recorded in small numbers each year close to woodland.

Flight Period: September / October / - On the wing September – October.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - occasionally attracted to light

Wingspan: 42-52mm
Forewing: 18-23mm

Food Plant: Oak (Quercus).

Last Recorded Year: 2024

Last Recorded By: Not Recorded

Last Recorded General Area: Not Recorded

First Recorded Year: 2003

IMAGES BELOW: Darwin Forest, Derbyshire – Dave Evans© / Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©