73.221 BF2268 - The Suspected - Noctuidae - Parastichtis suspecta

73.221 BF2268 - Noctuidae - Xyleninae - Parastichtis suspecta - Suspected

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: Narrow-winged at the base but broader towards the slightly pointed wing tip. The ground colour is usually a plain greyish-brown, reddish-brown or purplish-brown. A wavy cross band towards the outer edge that is flecked with tiny black spots. Two wavy central pale cross-lines. Oval and kidney marks are outlined in a pale yellow or white.

Distribution: (Last record: 25/07/2024 at Markham Vale ) - A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed across Derbyshire. Only a couple of records from the southern woodlands, with most from the high North West corner around the plantations at Longdendale & Glossop.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

Wingspan: 29-34mm
Forewing: 14-16mm

Food Plant: Birch (Betula), Sallow (Salix).

Last Recorded Date: 25/07/2024

Last Recorded By: Sid Morris

Last Recorded General Area: Markham Vale

No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW: Long Clough July 2024, Derbyshire – Christian Heintzen© / Drakelow, Derbyshire – Glossop July 2023 – Christian Heintzen©