Minor Shoulder-knot – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Brachylomia viminalis – colour code •
STATUS – Latest record 2024 – An uncommon and locally distributed species in Derbyshire, of wet and damp habitats. With only two records reported from the high NW of the county in 2019, and the species appearing not to have been reviewed in any literature since 1986, it is difficult to know the current status in the county.
ID POINTERS – Appearing like a minor species. There is a black streak at the base of the forewing and a short diagonal one close by, along with overall grey colouring is diagnostic. The whitish-grey form, shown in below image is most frequent. Can show pinkish tones on leading edge and around oval and kidney marks.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing July – August
IMAGES – Birch Vale, North Derbyshire – Jane Hewitt©
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