73.228 BF2254 - Grey Chi - Noctuidae - Antitype chi

73.228 BF2254 - Noctuidae - Xyleninae - Antitype chi - Grey Chi

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: A fairly distinctive pale grey moth with a black X mark in the centre of the forewing that looks similar to the Greek letter (Chi). A diagnostic feature.

Distribution: (Last record: 07/09/2024 at Glossop ) - A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. A species generally associated with the uplands of the county but has been recorded from all areas. Rare in the south with this specimen being trapped in 2003. it could have been an immigrant?

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 32-37mm
Forewing: 15-19mm

Food Plant: Low-growing plants and shrubs.

Last Recorded Date: 07/09/2024

Last Recorded By: Christian Heintzen

Last Recorded General Area: Glossop

No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW: Belper – Dave Evans© / Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©