73.119 BF2368 - The Crescent - Noctuidae - Helotropha leucostigma

73.119 BF2368 - Noctuidae - Xyleninae - Helotropha leucostigma - The Crescent

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: Forewing can be a dark chocolate brown or reddish brown and somewhat pointed. Kidney mark is chalky white or pale buff, narrow and crescent-like.

Distribution: (Last record: 04/08/2024 at Mellor ) - A scarce species that is locally distributed in Derbyshire. A few populations survive at isolated sites in the Trent and Derwent Valleys

Flight Period: July / August / - On the wing July – August.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

Wingspan: 37-44mm
Forewing: 14-17mm

Food Plant: Yellow flag (Iris pseudacorus).

Last Recorded Date: 04/08/2024

Last Recorded By: David Knass

Last Recorded General Area: Mellor

No First Date Information Recorded