Pyralidae – Phycitinae – Oncocera semirubella – Rosy Knot-horn
STATUS – A new species to Derbyshire & VC57, when one was attracted to a light trap at Ambaston Gravel Pits overnight on 17th July 2024 by Martin Roome. Possible immigrant or range expansion into the south of the county? A second record came from Sandiacre on 1st August 2024 by Paul Buxton. A third record from Wingerworth on 3rd August 2024 by Jim Windle.
ID POINTERS – Unmistakeable, with pink and yellow forewings that sometimes show a whitish stripe along the leading edge.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing during June & July
IMAGES – Ambaston Gravel Pits, Derbyshire – Martin Roome © / Sandiacre, Derbyshire – Paul Buxton©
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