72.013 BF2030 – Yellow-tail – Erebidae – Euproctis similis

Yellow-tail – Erebidae – Lymantriinae – Euproctis similis – colour code •

STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and generally common, especially in the lowland areas of Derbyshire. Found most frequently in the south and east of the county. Uncommon in the Peak District.

ID POINTERS – A fairly distinctive all white moth with a yellow tuft at the tip of the abdomen. There is usually a dark grey or blackish mark near the trailing edge of the rounded forewing. Female is slightly larger than the male and generally lacks the markings on the forewing.

FLIGHT PERIOD –  On the wing July – August.

IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire; Kings Newton, Derbyshire  – Tony Davison©

Yellowtail – female – Kings Newton, Derbyshire – July 2016 – Tony Davison©

Yellow-tail – male

Yellow-tail – female