63.052 BF1398 - Crambidae - Spilomelinae - Nomophila noctuella - Rush Veneer
Adult Micro: CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -
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- Generally Common / Widespread
- Migrant
Taxonomy: Micro >> Crambidae
ID Difficulty:
- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: A distinctively shaped species at rest. Long and elongated. Rather rusty-brown or greyish-brown forewing with darker markings.
Distribution: A regular and well-known migrant species. Can arrive in their thousands.
Flight Period: July / August / September / October / - Usually occurs during July – October.
Moth Activity: Nocturnal - sometimes seen during the day
Photographed: Yes - Photographed By: Tony Davison © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 26-32mm
Food Plant: Clover (Trifolium spp.) and various grasses.
Recorded dates for Common [
Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.
IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison
63.052 BF1398 - Nomophila noctuella - Rush Veneer Melbourne, Derbyshire - Tony Davison©
63.052 BF1398 - Nomophila noctuella - Rush Veneer Melbourne, Derbyshire - Tony Davison©