73.282 BF2170 – Varied Coronet – Noctuidae – Hadena compta
Varied Coronet – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Hadena compta – colour code •
STATUS – First recorded in Derbyshire in 1985. Despite few records during 1990’s, it was described in 2007 as being common and wide spread in the county.
ID POINTERS – A fairly distinctive looking small black and white moth. A prominent white central cross band that meets the trailing edge of the wing, bordered either side with marbled blackish-grey bands.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing June – July
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Varied Coronet