73.235 BF2255  -  Noctuidae -  Xyleninae - Polymixis lichenea - Feathered Ranunculus Adult Macro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Green -  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 stout broad-winged moth with rather delicate greyish green/yellow, often dusted and freckled with whitish grey, markings on the forewing. A white edged stigmata and kidney mark, usually prominent.
Distribution:  (Last record: 09/10/2023 at Belper )  -  A resident that is scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire. A species that seems to be present in low densities on the Carboniferous Limestone, with occasional rare records from other areas in the north of the county.
Flight Period: September /  October /  -  On the wing September – October Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Dave Evans, Jane & Phil Lester, Bryan Barnacle  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 35-40mm
Forewing: 15-18mm
Food Plant: Biting Stonecrop (Sedum acre).
Last Recorded Date: 09/10/2023
Last Recorded By: Dave Evans
Last Recorded General Area: Belper
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IMAGES BELOW:  Curbar, Derbyshire – Jane & Phil Lester© / Froggatt, Derbyshire – Bryan Barnacle© – September 18th 2021

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