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- Generally Common / Widespread
- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required. Confusion Species: Uncertain
ID pointers: Very similar to the Uncertain. More variable in colour than Uncertain ranging from dark grey-brown to pale silvery grey-brown. The central cross-line is often faded or even absent. Hindwing generally whitish. In most cases this species is difficult to tell apart from Uncertain, safely. So it is recommended to record as Uncertain/Rustic aggregate (agg).
Distribution: A resident that is widely distributed in Derbyshire, but generally less common in comparison to it’s close relative the Uncertain. Has been recorded in all areas of the county.
*** Last updated on 11 March 2025 by RP ***
Forewing: 13-16mm
Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time. IMAGES BELOW: Findern, Derbyshire – Brian Hallam ©
Rustic 5th July 2008 Melbourne Tony Davison©