73.283 BF2171  -  Noctuidae -  Hadeninae - Hadena confusa - Marbled Coronet 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: A greyish-white squarish blotch at the tip of the forewing is noticeable on examples from southern, central and Eastern England. Along with further whitish blotches in the central area and the trailing edge. The further north the more the moth becomes browner or dark olive green. Varied Coronet lacks the blotches at the tip of the forewing and has a more prominent central white band.
Distribution:  (Last record: 11/06/2023 at Middleton - by - Wirksworth )  -   Uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Although recorded from all areas of the county, it is generally scarce.
Flight Period: June /  July /  -  On the wing June – July Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - is attracted to light and flowers that are rich in nectar Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Bryan Barnacle  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 33-39mm
Forewing: 14-16mm
Food Plant: Bladder-campion (Silene vulgaris).
Last Recorded Date: 11/06/2023
Last Recorded By: Kay Dinsdale
Last Recorded General Area: Middleton - by - Wirksworth
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IMAGES BELOW:  Image kindly provided by Bryan Barnacle – Froggatt – June 2021 ©

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