
- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

ID pointers: The outer edge of the forewing is much straighter than related species and there is a noticeable outward projection at the wing tip. Ground colour is a soft light greyish straw, sometimes tinged with a pinkish-brown. A brown streak runs along the central vein.
Distribution: (First record: 07/07/1982 at Sawley ) - (Last record: 11/08/2023 at Breaston ) - A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. This species appears to be restricted to the eastern end of the Trent Valley, and with 14 records in 2023 from 3 sites, it could be expanding its range. This specimen was trapped at one of the species strongholds in the county, Breaston.
Forewing: 14-18mm
Last Recorded Date: 11/08/2023
Last Recorded By: Steve Thorpe
Last Recorded General Area: Breaston
First Recorded Date: 07/07/1982
IMAGES BELOW: Breaston, Derbyshire – Steve Thorpe©
