2214 Chamomile Shark - Cuculia chamomillae.

Trapped - Melbourne, Derbyshire - May 2004.
This species is widely distributed in Derbyshire but generally uncommon. It is only recorded in small numbers each season usually in lowland areas. The moth rest with wings closed tightly against the body with a raised collar that is projected in the shape of a sharks dorsal fin.The forewing is long and narrow and strongly arched before the tip. Note the fine blackish streaks near the outer edge of the forewing that extend into the fringes. On the Shark these streaks do not extend into the fringes of the forewing. This is probably a female due to the dark brown-grey colour of the forewing.
On the wing from April - May.

Food plant - The flowers of Scentless Mayweed, Chamomile, Corn Chamomile and Feverfew.