73.033 BF2020 - Figure of Eight - Noctuidae - Diloba caeruleocephala

73.033 BF2020 - Noctuidae - Dilobinae - Diloba caeruleocephala - Figure of Eight

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> Noctuidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: The forewing is grey and tinged with lilac and brow. There are two yellowish-white “8” shaped symbols which are diagnostic. The outer shape can be more variable.

Distribution: (Last record: 07/10/2023 at Chaddesden, Derby ) - A late flying moth that is widely distributed, but generally uncommon common. Main stronghold is in the eastern side of Derbyshire, and virtually absent from the uplands. Not been recorded from the Peak Grit.

Flight Period: September / October / November / - September – November

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

Wingspan: 30-40mm
Forewing: 15-19mm

Food Plant: Hawthorn (Crataegus), blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) and apple (Malus).

Last Recorded Date: 07/10/2023

Last Recorded By: Martin Roome

Last Recorded General Area: Chaddesden, Derby

No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW: Stonebroom 25th September 2023 – Jonathan Bradley © / South Wood/Piston Hill area 7th October 2023 – Martin Roome ©