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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.ID pointers: The diagnostic feature is the large white mark (like a warped triangle) in the centre of the dark bronze coloured forewing. As with all the plusias, several thoracic tufts are striking features.
Distribution: (Last record: 30/08/2024 at Glossop ) - A resident that is widely distributed but not a common moth in Derbyshire. This plusia has been recorded in all areas of the county. It is not common and is primarily an upland species with greatest population in the north. It is quite rare in the southern lowlands and records could relate to vagrants or immigrants.
Last Recorded Date: 30/08/2024
Last Recorded By: Christian Heintzen
Last Recorded General Area: Glossop
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Gold Spangle - 30/8/24 - Glossop- Christian Heintzen
Gold Spangle - 29/7/24 - Herod Clough - Christian Heintzen
Gold Spangle - 19th July 2003 - Melbourne - Tony Davison©
Gold Spangle - 19th July 2003 - Melbourne - Tony Davison©
