1926 Pale Brindled Beauty - Phigalia pilosaria.

Trapped - Repton Shrubs, Derbyshire - 22nd January 2004.

A widely distributed and locally common species in Derbyshire. This moth is on the wing from January to late April and favours deciduous woodland. It is most common in the ancient woodlands in the south of the county. The melanic form monacharia predominates in all areas. On the wing from January - March.

Food plant - A wide range of broadleaved trees and shrubs.