63.048 BF1408 – Crambidae – Spilomelinae – Palpita vitrealis
Crambidae – Spilomelinae – Palpita vitrealis – Olive-tree Pearl or Jasmine Moth
STATUS – A rare migrant species. Only 5 records to September 2020, two of which I’ve trapped in my garden, 3rd Nov 2005 & 10th-11th September 2020.
The 6th Derbyshire record was discovered by Bryan Barnacle in his garden moth trap at Froggatt on 16th September 2020.
ID POINTERS – The wings are translucent white with a purplish hue and with a yellowish-brown border to the costa.
FLIGHT PERIOD – Usually occurs during August – October
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison© ; Froggatt, Derbyshire – Bryan Barnacle©
