73.307 BF2119 - Pearly Underwing - Noctuidae - Peridroma saucia

73.307 BF2119 - Noctuidae - Noctuinae - Peridroma saucia - Pearly Underwing

Adult Macro: CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species -

- click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce - Migrant

Taxonomy: Macro >> Noctuidae

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: Turnip Moth

ID pointers: The moth gets its name from the semi-translucent hind wings, which give the appearance of a pearly sheen. The upper-wing is very variable in a mixed range of colours of purple, grey, brown and cream. Has a characteristic pale median thoracic crest and white basal wing spots.

Distribution: (Last record: 22/09/2023 at Shirland ) - An uncommon migrant, recorded infrequently.

Flight Period: August / September / October / - On the wing August – October

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

Wingspan: 45-56mm
Forewing: 19-23mm

Food Plant: Herbaceous plants.

Last Recorded Date: 22/09/2023

Last Recorded By: Nikki Mahadevan

Last Recorded General Area: Shirland

No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW: Mickleover – Christine Maughan© – 27th August 2023 / Breaston -Steve Thorpe© -10th September 2022 and Derbyshire DE22 – by Andrew Watson©

Pearly Underwing – Peridroma saucia – Christine Maughan

Pearly Underwing – Peridroma saucia

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