73.180 BF2272 - Barred Sallow - Noctuidae - Tiliacea aurago

73.180 BF2272 - Noctuidae - Xyleninae - Tiliacea aurago - Barred Sallow

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: Three broad cross bands across the forewing. The basal and outer bands are a pinkish-brown or purplish-brown. The central band is lemon yellow. There is a yellow spot at each wing tip and a wavy yellow line running through the outer cross band. Diagnostic features.

Distribution: (Last record: 26/10/2024 at Sheffield ) - A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Primarily associated with mature beech woodland and is scarce in the south of the county. Most numerous in the Derwent Valley.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 27-32mm
Forewing: 14-16mm

Food Plant: Beech (Fagus) or Field Maple (Acer campestre)

Last Recorded Date: 26/10/2024

Last Recorded By: Malcolm Tait

Last Recorded General Area: Sheffield

No First Date Information Recorded