71.012 BF2000 – Iron Prominent – Notodontidae – Notodonta dromedarius
Iron Prominent – Notodontidae – Notodontinae – Notodonta dromedarius – colour code •
STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Found in all areas of the county but largest populations found in ancient woodlands.
ID POINTERS – The moth is easy to identify and fairly diagnostic.A dark grey-brown with rusty-brown markings along the trailing edge of the forewing and streaks near the base of the wing and marks within the central area of the forewing.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing May – August.
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Iron Prominent
