73.101 BF2380 - Treble Lines - Noctuidae - Charanyca trigrammica

73.101 BF2380 - Noctuidae - Xyleninae - Charanyca trigrammica - Treble Lines

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: Broad wings, slightly pointed and a fairly thick set in the body. Three dark cross-lines are diagnostic. Ground colour can be orange-brown as in this specimen or a milky greyish-brown.

Distribution: (Last record: 15/06/2024 at Belper ) - Latest record June 2024 – A resident that appears to be locally distributed and generally uncommon in Derbyshire.

Flight Period: June / July / - On the wing June – July

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

Wingspan: 35-40mm
Forewing: 15-17mm

Food Plant: Greater plantain (Plantago major).

Last Recorded Date: 15/06/2024

Last Recorded By: Dave Evans

Last Recorded General Area: Belper

No First Date Information Recorded