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Taxonomy:   Macro  >>  Noctuidae ID Difficulty:   - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Sycamore

ID pointers: A large grey moth with rather broad and rounded wings. Ground colour an attractive pale grey dusted and marbled with black or blackish grey. The pale oval, with dark centre, is often outlined and the kidney mark has a pale area beyond it towards outer edge which is quiet obvious and helps to eliminate the Sycamore.

Distribution:  (Last record: 07/08/2024 at Paul Buxton )  -  A resident that is only locally distributed and not common in Derbyshire. It is locally found over much of southern and eastern areas and seems to have benefited from the introduction of Poplar trees into town and urban landscapes. Not found in the high peak and the northern areas of the county.

Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  -  On the wing June – August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved

Wingspan: 40-44mm
Forewing: 17-20mm Food Plant: Poplar (Populus)

Last Recorded Date: 07/08/2024

Last Recorded By: Not Recorded

Last Recorded General Area: Paul Buxton

No First Date Information Recorded

Poplar Grey – Subacronicta megacephala

Poplar Grey – Subacronicta megacephala

Poplar Grey – Subacronicta megacephala

Poplar Grey – Subacronicta megacephala

Poplar Grey – Subacronicta megacephala

Poplar Grey – Subacronicta megacephala

Poplar Grey  – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Subacronicta megacephala – colour code •

STATUS – A resident that is only locally distributed and not common in Derbyshire. It is locally found over much of southern and eastern areas and seems to have benefited from the introduction of Poplar trees into town and urban landscapes. Not found in the high peak and the northern areas of the county.

ID POINTERS – A large grey moth with rather broad and rounded wings. Ground colour an attractive pale grey dusted and marbled with black or blackish grey. The pale oval, with dark centre, is often outlined and the kidney mark has a pale area beyond it towards outer edge which is quiet obvious and helps to eliminate the Sycamore

FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing June – August.

IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison© 

Poplar Grey - Melbourne - Tony Davison©

Poplar Grey - 28th June 2005 - Melbourne - Tony Davison©