73.187 BF2266 - Noctuidae - Xyleninae - Agrochola litura - Brown-spot Pinion
Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -
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- Generally Common / Widespread
Taxonomy: Macro >> Noctuidae
Other Name/s: Anchoscelis litura
ID Difficulty:
- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: A partial black cross-line, small black marks along leading edge of wing and a prominent black triangular shaped dash near wing tip are all diagnostic features. The ground colour is a reddish-brown, sometimes purplish brown.
Distribution: A resident that is common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. One of the most abundant autumn species especially in the southern and eastern lowlands. Fewer numbers in the northern areas of the county.
Flight Period: August / September / October / - On the wing August – October.
Moth Activity: Nocturnal - is attracted to light and sugar
Photographed: Yes - Photographed By: Tony Davison © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 28-35mm
Forewing: 14-17mm
Food Plant: Oak (Quercus), Hawthorn (Crataegus).
Recorded dates for Common [
Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.
IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©