73.329 BF2102 – Flame Shoulder – Noctuidae – Ochropleura plecta
Flame Shoulder – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Ochropleura plecta – colour code •
STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and common in all areas of Derbyshire. Largest densities occur in the south of the county but it is not uncommon on the upland areas.
ID POINTERS – The moth gets its name from the prominent straw-coloured flashes down the leading edge of the forewing. These are bordered with black along the inner edge. The ground colour is a rich brick red or purplish-brown. Fairly diagnostic.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing May – September.
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
