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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.ID pointers: An intense reddish-brown or dark brown brindled patterning is distinctive. The central area of the forewing being darker and forming a cross-band. The oval and kidney mark are heavily outlined dark brown.There are two “tornal” streaks at the basal area of the forewing and another streak near the trailing edge of the wing. Hind wing is a greyish-brown.
Distribution: (Last record: 02/07/2024 at Cromford ) - A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. It is a lowland species and is only sporadically recorded and most records come from areas that are adjacent too wooded Parkland and wooded Valleys. It has been recorded in the north of the county.
Forewing: 17-20mm
Last Recorded Date: 02/07/2024
Last Recorded By: Clive Ashton
Last Recorded General Area: Cromford
No First Date Information Recorded
IMAGES BELOW: 2nd July 2024 – Cromford – Clive Ashton©
Clouded Brindle 2nd July 2024 - Cromford - Clive Ashton©
Clouded Brindle
