Lunar Underwing – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Omphaloscelis lunosa – colour code •
STATUS – A resident that is fairly common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found in all areas across the county but most numerous in the southern areas of the Trent Valley.
ID POINTERS – The dark moon-shaped crescent on the hind wing is diagnostic. Usually shows strong, prominent pale veins running through the upper-wing. Oval and kidney mark usually dark centred. There is a row of black dots near the outer-edge of wing. Ground colour variable from greyish-brown, yellowish-brown to orange-brown.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing September – October.
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Lunar Underwing - 20th September 2024 - Melbourne - Tony Davison©
Lunar Underwing - Tony Davison©
Lunar Underwing - Tony Davison©
Lunar Underwing - Melbourne - Tony Davison©
