73.238 BF2250 - Dark Brocade - Noctuidae - Mniotype adusta

73.238 BF2250 - Noctuidae - Xyleninae - Mniotype adusta - Dark Brocade

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> Noctuidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: The reniform stigmata usually shows a triple-toothed appearance on the outer edge.

Distribution: (Last record: 13/07/2024 at Glossop, Gnat Hole ) - A species that seems to be restricted to the upland areas of Derbyshire, where it is localised and only recorded in small numbers annually. Uncommon or maybe even absent from lowland areas of Derbyshire.

Flight Period: May / June / July / - On the wing May – July

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

Wingspan: 42-48mm
Forewing: 18-21mm

Food Plant: Herbaceous plants and trees, as well as grasses.

Last Recorded Date: 13/07/2024

Last Recorded By: Christian Heintzen

Last Recorded General Area: Glossop, Gnat Hole

No First Date Information Recorded

Dark Brocade – Mniotype adusta – Rowan Wakefield

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