73.036 BF2281 - Alder Moth - Noctuidae - Acronicta alni

73.036 BF2281 - Noctuidae - Acronictinae - Acronicta alni - Alder Moth

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: A quiet distinctive looking moth that is uniquely marked. Two large pale grey circular disks in the central area of the wing tip are obvious. Also a large pale grey “dart shape” runs half-way down the forewing from the base. The rest of the forewing is a charcoal black.

Distribution: (Last record: 03/06/2024 at Long Clough ) - A resident that is widely distributed and generally scarce and uncommon in Derbyshire. Observed in all areas of the county, mainly from the northern half of the county, except the Peak Grit area.Scarce further south.

Flight Period: May / June / July / - On the wing May – July.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

Wingspan: 33-38mm
Forewing: 16-19mm

Food Plant: Alder (Alnus glutinosa) and birch (Betula).

Last Recorded Date: 03/06/2024

Last Recorded By: Christian Heintzen

Last Recorded General Area: Long Clough

No First Date Information Recorded

Alder Moth – Noctuidae – Acronicta alni