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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required. Confusion Species: Pale Pinion
ID pointers: Looks remarkably like a piece of plant stem, twig or tree bark. Has same flight time and habits as Pale Pinion, which needs to be carefully eliminated, especially dark forms.. The key feature is a tawny and blackish coloured tornal spot on the trailing edge of the forewing. A dark honey coloured crest on top of the head and narrow appearance to the wings with a straighter leading edge than Pale Pinion, with a less arched costa.
Distribution: (First record: 31/10/1986 ) - (Last record: 05/04/2024 at Ilkeston ) - It was also recorded in 2006 from South Wood, Calke Estate. The species has expanded across the county with small numbers recorded each year mainly from the central area of the county.
Forewing: 16-20mm
Last Recorded Date: 05/04/2024
Last Recorded By: Brian Hobby
Last Recorded General Area: Ilkeston
First Recorded Date: 31/10/1986
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