73.165 BF2329 - The Confused - Noctuidae - Apamea furva

73.165 BF2329 - Noctuidae - Xyleninae - Apamea furva - The Confused

Adult Macro: CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species -

- click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Macro >> Noctuidae

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: Dusky Brocade

ID pointers: Rather similar to Dusky Brocade – Below is a superb image provided by Christian Heintzen showing the differences between the two species.

Distribution: Widely distributed throughout the Peak District area of Derbyshire and fairly common in the upland region of the county.

Flight Period: June / July / August / - June – August

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

Wingspan: 34-42mm

Food Plant: Meadow grass (Poa sp.)

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.