73.274 BF2154 – Cabbage Moth – Noctuidae – Mamestra brassicae
Cabbage Moth – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Mamestra brassicae – colour code •
STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and common in Derbyshire. Although found across all areas it is most common and numerous in the south of the county.
ID POINTERS – Most noticeable feature is the chalky white kidney mark that is bordered with white. The ground colour is a dark greyish brown with pale sandy blotches.The darker outer cross-line has a prominent “W” mark towards the middle.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing May – September
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Cabbage Moth