73.328 BF2098 – Flame – Noctuidae – Axylia putris
Flame – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Axylia putris – colour code •
STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and common in the lowland areas of Derbyshire. Uncommon on upland areas in the north of the county.
ID POINTERS – A distinctive moth that looks like a small piece of broken twig or dry plant stem, due to the way in which it wraps its wings around the body when at rest. The ground colour is a straw-yellow with a reddish-brown patch at the basal area.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing June – August.
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
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