73.137 BF2377 - Fen Wainscot - Noctuidae - Arenostola phragmitidis

73.137 BF2377 - Noctuidae - Xyleninae - Arenostola phragmitidis - Fen Wainscot

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: An unmistakable species. The smooth rather slender moth with a broad unmarked forewing being a light reddish-brown or light greyish-straw. Sometimes darker in colour tones. The colour becomes darker towards the outer edge of the wings.

Distribution: (First record: 1991 ) - (Last record: 26/08/2024 at Markham Vale Complex ) - A rare and localised species in Derbyshire, and a new colonist to the county when first recorded in 1991. Two more records in the 90’s and the first record for the decade in 2008 from Darley Dale. Small numbers are being recorded each year.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 32-36mm
Forewing: 14-16mm

Food Plant: Common reed (Phragmites australis).

Last Recorded Date: 26/08/2024

Last Recorded By: Sid Morris

Last Recorded General Area: Markham Vale Complex

First Recorded Year: 1991