70.038 BF1716 – The Vestal – Geometridae – Rhodometra sacraria
The Vestal – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Rhodometra sacraria – colour code •
STATUS – Last recorded in July 2023. A rare immigrant to Derbyshire. This specimen, trapped in Sept 2006 during a good migrant year, was the first since 1983. Usually arrives during the autumn months. The first county record was 1973.
ID POINTERS – A distinctive triangular shaped, delicate looking moth. Cream wings with a prominent diagonal cross-line of crimson running across the forewing. Can be quiet variable in colour, the higher intensity of crimson in the wing indicates the moth has migrated from a warm climate.
FLIGHT PERIOD – Usually trapped during August – September.
IMAGES – Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison©
The Vestal
