70.120 BF1787 – Argent & Sable – Geometridae – Rheumaptera hastata
Argent & Sable – Gemoetridae – Larentiinae – Rheumaptera hastata – colour code •
STATUS – A resident with a fairly restricted distribution in Derbyshire, being known only from a handful of locations. In recent years thought to be extinct in the county, however one was photographed at Baggerswell Wood, Alderwasley on 2nd June 2022.
ID POINTERS – A distinctive and intricately marked black and white moth. Relatively unmistakable, but can be mistaken for Clouded Border.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing – June – July – one of the few day flying species.
IMAGES – Photo kindly provided by David Kershaw-Wright. Photographed in his garden on the edge of Shining Cliff Wood on 2nd June 2022.