74.007 BF2421 - Scarce Silver-  -  Nolidae -  Chloephorinae - Bena bicolorana - Scarce Silver-lines Adult Macro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>  Nolidae ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: An unmistakable moth. Bright green with two yellowish white parallel diagonal lines running through the broad forewing. Leading edge and outer edge fringed with white.
Distribution:  (First record: 1972 )  -  (Last record: 07/08/2024 at Sandiacre )  -  A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Favours old oak woodlands in the lowland areas.Recorded in small numbers each year, from garden light traps..
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  -  On the wing June – August – one generation Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 40-45mm
Forewing: 19-23mm
Food Plant: Oak (Quercus).
Last Recorded Date: 07/08/2024
Last Recorded By: Paul Buxton
Last Recorded General Area: Sandiacre
First Recorded Year: 1972

IMAGES BELOW:  Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Tony Davison© 

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