73.222 BF2314 - Dingy Shears - Noctuidae - Apterogenum ypsillon

73.222 BF2314 - Noctuidae - Xyleninae - Apterogenum ypsillon - Dingy Shears

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 rather drab nondescript moth. Distinguishing feature is the rather soft and plain greyish-brown or

Distribution: (Last record: 26/06/2024 at Markham Vale South Tip ) - A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Restricted to isolated colonies in the lowland areas of the south and east of the county. Small numbers reported annually.

Flight Period: July / August / - On the wing July – August.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

Wingspan: 32-42mm
Forewing: 15-19mm

Food Plant: Willow (Salix spp.)

Last Recorded Date: 26/06/2024

Last Recorded By: Sid Morris

Last Recorded General Area: Markham Vale South Tip

No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison© / Cromford July 2022 – Clive Ashton©