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- Generally Common / Widespread
- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required. Confusion Species: Common Rustic
ID pointers: It is almost identical in appearance to Common Rustic, so examination of the genitalia is necessary for reliable separation of the species.
Distribution: A resident whose current status is uncertain in Derbyshire. It is thought to be widely distributed across the county, but not necessarily uncommon. Totally under recorded due to Gen.Det requirements for confirmation of the species. Recorded in very small numbers each year. The photo shown was of a specimen that was identified by Gen Det.
*** Last updated on 11 March 2025 by RP ***
Forewing: 11-16mm
Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time. IMAGES BELOW: July 3rd 2022 – Hathersage – The late Claire Miles © – Gen.Det confirmed
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