73.220 BF2225  -  Noctuidae -  Xyleninae - Brachylomia viminalis - Minor Shoulder-knot Adult Macro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>  Noctuidae ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
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.
Distribution:  (Last record: 16/07/2024 at Mellor )  -  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.
Flight Period: July /  August /  -  On the wing July – August Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Jane Hewitt  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 29-34mm
Forewing: 13-15mm
Food Plant: Willow (Salix)
Last Recorded Date: 16/07/2024
Last Recorded By: David Knass
Last Recorded General Area: Mellor
No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW:  Birch Vale, North Derbyshire – Jane Hewitt©

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