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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.ID pointers: A small intricately marked moth. Has a quite distinctive forewing that is pale-straw or orange-brown coloured with darker smudgy markings on outer edge, forming semi band. Kidney mark outlined in white with an adjacent dark patch. Also a dark chocolate brown spot on thorax and dark wedge on trailing edge that is very obvious when the moth is at rest. Can show tiny white dots along the leading edge of wing near the the tip.
Distribution: (Last record: 13/08/2024 at Buxton ) - A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Strongly associated with areas of ancient broad-leaved woodland and can be found in the north and in the lowland areas of the county.
Forewing: 14-17mm
Last Recorded Date: 13/08/2024
Last Recorded By: Steve Orridge
Last Recorded General Area: Buxton
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IMAGES BELOW: Glossop, Gnat Hole – Christian Heintzen / Hope Valley, Edale, Derbyshire – Ashlin Bower©
Slender Brindle 25th July 2010 - Hope Valley, Edale - Ashlin Bower©
