73.003 BF2432 – Ni Moth – Noctuidae – Trichoplusia ni
Ni Moth – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Trichoplusia ni – colour code •
STATUS – A rare migrant to Britain from Southern Europe / North Africa. This specimen was the 2nd record for Derbyshire, trapped in my garden on July 28th 2006, arriving during a spell of very hot weather from the south.
ID POINTERS – Resembles the Silver Y and could easily be over looked. It is more attractively marked with a lighter brown forewing. The central silver “Y” shaped mark is broken in two usually forming an “n” shape with a blob above it, like a detached tail of the “y” shape.
FLIGHT PERIOD – As a migrant most often July – October.
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Ni Moth – Melbourne, Derbyshire 28th July 2006 – 2nd county record.
