73.270 BF2155 – Dot Moth – Noctuidae – Melanchra persicariae

Dot Moth – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Melanchra persicariae – colour code •

STATUS – A resident that is generally distributed and common in Derbyshire. Although common across all areas it is most numerous in the south and east parts of the county.

ID POINTERS – The glossy black colour of this moth and a prominent white kidney mark make it unmistakable.

FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing June – August

IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

 

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