73.065 BF2227 - The Sprawler - Noctuidae - Asteroscopus sphinx

73.065 BF2227 - Noctuidae - Psaphidinae - Asteroscopus sphinx - The Sprawler

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

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- Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant

Taxonomy: Macro >> Noctuidae

ID Difficulty: green

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

ID pointers: Due to late flight period, makes this an unmistakeable moth. Broad forewing. Long black basal streak is a constant feature. Forewing usual a light cold greyish-brown.

Distribution: (Last record: 09/11/2021 at Kings Newton ) - A resident that is now rare in Derbyshire. A species that was once widespread in the county, now restricted to a few sites in the Trent Valley. Last recorded in 2021.

Flight Period: October / November / - On the wing October – November.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

Wingspan: 39-49mm
Forewing: 17-22mm

Food Plant: Deciduous trees.

Last Recorded Date: 09/11/2021

Last Recorded By: Will Soar

Last Recorded General Area: Kings Newton

No First Date Information Recorded