73.216 BF2318 – Dun-bar – Noctuidae – Cosmia trapezina
Dun-bar – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Cosmia trapezina – colour code •
STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found in all woodland localities throughout the county, particularly in lowland areas.
ID POINTERS – A fairly easy and variable coloured moth to identify. A distinctive cross-band through the central forewing bordered by two cross-lines, the basal being angled diagonally and the outer being wavy. Nondescript oval and kidney marks.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing July – September.
IMAGES – Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Dun-bar
