
- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

ID pointers: A large and long-winged moth. Ground colour variable from a “nutmeg-brown”, pale straw to sand brown or greyish brown. The oval and kidney marks are pale and obvious. The forewing is intricately patterned with pale marbling and darker panels, especially near the outer edge. Forewing slightly pointed.Two obscure pale cross-bands, one near the base and the other near the trailing edge.
Distribution: (Last record: 25/06/2023 at Sandiacre ) - In 1986 described as a rare vagrant to Derbyshire. A species that appears to
be a scarce and localised resident and one that is only recorded each year in small numbers. No records/reports in 2024
be a scarce and localised resident and one that is only recorded each year in small numbers. No records/reports in 2024
Forewing: 16-21mm
Last Recorded Date: 25/06/2023
Last Recorded By: Emily Milnes
Last Recorded General Area: Sandiacre
No First Date Information Recorded
IMAGES BELOW: Darley Dale, Derbyshire – Simon Roddis©
