73.193 BF2270 – Lunar Underwing – Noctuidae – Omphaloscelis lunosa

 

Lunar Underwing  Noctuidae – Xylenina– Omphaloscelis lunosa – colour code

STATUS A resident that is fairly common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found in all areas across the county but most numerous in the southern areas of the Trent Valley.

ID POINTERS – The dark moon-shaped crescent on the hind wing is diagnostic. Usually shows strong, prominent pale veins running through the upper-wing. Oval and kidney mark usually dark centred. There is a row of black dots near the outer-edge of wing. Ground colour variable from greyish-brown, yellowish-brown to orange-brown.

FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing September – October.

IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

Lunar Underwing 7538467

Lunar Underwing.

 

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