74.011 BF2418 - Cream-bordered Green Pea - Noctuidae - Earias clorana

74.011 BF2418 - Cream-bordered - Noctuidae - Chloephorinae - Earias clorana - Cream-bordered Green Pea

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

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- Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant - Red-listed

Taxonomy: Macro >> Noctuidae

ID Difficulty: amber

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

ID pointers: A small green species, reminiscent of Green Oak Tortrix. The white leading edge to the forewing and the white hindwing help to distinguish this species.

Distribution: (First record: 1993 ) - (Last record: 10/08/2024 at Chaddesden, Derby ) - A Nationally Scarce B species and very rare in our county. Very few documented records since 1993. Only three individuals reported in the period 2013-2018, all during June-July. It is regularly recorded in Notts. An individual trapped at Darwin Forest, Matlock, on 28th June 2023. The species continues to maintain its rare status in the county. One trapped at Chaddesden, Derby 10th August 2024.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

Wingspan: 16-20mm
Forewing: 10-12mm

Food Plant: Various Willows (Salix), including Osier (S. viminalis).

Last Recorded Date: 10/08/2024

Last Recorded By: Martin Roome

Last Recorded General Area: Chaddesden, Derby

First Recorded Year: 1993