72.001 BF2469 – The Herald – Erebidae – Scoliopteryx libatrix
The Herald – Erebidae – Scoliopteryginae – Scoliopteryx libatrix – colour code •
STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and fairly common locally in Derbyshire. Found in river valleys where there is good established quantities of Willow (Salix) species. It rarely comes to light and is often found hibernating in small numbers in caves, mines and disused buildings.
ID POINTERS – A fairly unmistakable moth that is thick-set with short broad wings. The wing is heavily scalloped along the outer edge. There are bright orange blotches running through the forewing from the basal area. A tiny white spot in the central forewing area and another at the shoulder and an obvious whitish cross-line through the central area. Looks very much like a heraldic shield which I guess is where it gets its name.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing August – November and March – June.
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
The Herald
