73.124 BF2362  -  Noctuidae -  Xyleninae - Hydraecia petasitis - The Butterbur Adult Macro:  CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species - Can be confused with other species       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>  Noctuidae ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Rosy Rustic
ID pointers: Similar to Rosy Rustic but slightly bigger. Broad dark central band on pointed forewing, but brown rather than pinkish as in Rosy Rustic.
Distribution:  (Last record: 26/03/2003 at Etherow CP )  -  An uncommon species and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Likely to be found wherever the food plant has been long established. The adult insect rarely comes too light.
Flight Period: August /  September /  -  On the wing August – September Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: No -  Photographed By: Not Recorded
Wingspan: 44-50mm
Forewing: 19-23mm
Food Plant: Roots of Butterbur (Petasites hybridus).
Last Recorded Date: 26/03/2003
Last Recorded By: Dave Higginson-Tranter
Last Recorded General Area: Etherow CP
No First Date Information Recorded

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