1867 Treble-bar - Aplocera plagiata plagiata

Trapped June 2004 & September 2004

An extremely attractive moth that is generally uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. It seems to be found mainly in the Derbyshire Dales and over a wide area of Southern & Eastern Derbyshire. On the wing during late May to early June and then mid-July to late August.

Photo on Left taken in June 2004( Kings Newton, Derbyshire) . Photo on right taken September 2004 (Melbourne, Derbyshire).

Food plant - St John’s- worts.