65.008 BF1652 – Peach Blossom – Drepanidae – Thyatira batis
Peach Blossom – Drepanidae – Thyatirinae – Thyatira batis – colour code •
STATUS – A resident and a reasonably common but localised species in southern & central Derbyshire. Uncommon in the north of the county
ID POINTERS – The moth is quite distinctive and very attractively marked with pink and coffee coloured “Apple Blossom” like markings. Unmistakeable.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing – May – July
IMAGES – Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison©
Peach Blossom