73.336 BF2139 – Red Chestnut – Noctuidae – Cerastis rubricosa
Red Chestnut – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Cerastis rubricosav – colour code •
STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Present in all areas of the county but largest numbers found in the lowland areas of South Derbyshire.
ID POINTERS – A spring moth with ground colour of the forewing a rich chestnut red or dark brown with a pale dusting of light grey. A straight leading edge to the wing, slightly curved at the tip. The oval and kidney marks are nondescript.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing March – May
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Red Chestnut
