The Snout – Erebidae – Hypeninae – Hypena proboscidalis – colour code •
STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Generally common across all areas of the county and is likely to be encountered wherever the larval food plant – Stinging Nettle (Urtica diocia) flourishes.
ID POINTERS – A slender body with triangular shaped wings that are slightly hooked at the tip and a curved outer edge. A pale purplish-brown ground colour with broad darker brown cross-bands and lines. Upturned palps or snout.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing June – August.
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
The Snout - 14th September 2002 - Melbourne - Tony Davison©
