73.052 BF2216 – The Shark – Noctuidae – Cucullia umbratica
The Shark – Noctuidae – Cucullinae – Cucullia umbratica – colour code •
STATUS – A resident species in Derbyshire that is widely distributed but not common.
ID POINTERS – A distinctive feature is the collar that is raised to a “Punk-Like” projection over the head. The pale fawn-grey ground colour has forewing fringes that are clean and unmarked, as opposed to Chamomile Shark, the confusion species, where they are cut by dark veins.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing June – August
IMAGES – Findern, Derbyshire – Brian Hallam©
The Shark
