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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.ID pointers: A fairly distinctive species, with a broad forewing The reniform stigma is usually divided into two “twin” white spots, which can sometimes be difficult to see. The rest of forewing is rather plain and can be brown, yellow-brown, dark brown, reddish brown or blackish in tone.
Distribution: (First record: 13/08/2016 ) - (Last record: 26/08/2024 at Markham Vale Complex ) - A new species for Derbyshire, 13th August 2016, when 6 were seen at Trent Lock, Sawley, further individuals were trapped in a garden in Findern on August 13th 2017, and 1st August 2018 by Brian and Jean Hallam. A possible colonist entering the county from Nottinghamshire, as this species seems to be expanding its range North West. One report in 2024.Trapping in suitable habitat may well produce more records.
Forewing: 11-16mm
Last Recorded Date: 26/08/2024
Last Recorded By: Sid Morris
Last Recorded General Area: Markham Vale Complex
First Recorded Date: 13/08/2016
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