The Miller – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Acronicta leporina – colour code •
STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed but generally uncommon in Derbyshire. Present in all areas of the county and generally recorded with more regularity in the old woodland areas of the southern lowlands.
ID POINTERS – This moth is typically a pale grey or whitish grey, sparsely marked with black arrow-heads and “W” shapes. There is also a black basal streak. The most noticeable feature is a black crescent which forms the inner edge of the faint kidney mark.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing May – August.
IMAGES – Melbourne and Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
The Miller - 15th October 2012 - Melbourne Tony Davison©
The Miller - 5th July 2008 - Melbourne - Tony Davison©
