73.065 BF2227 – The Sprawler – Noctuidae – Asteroscopus sphinx
The Sprawler – Noctuidae – Psaphidinae – Asteroscopus sphinx – colour code •
STATUS – A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. A species that was once widespread in the county, now restricted to a few sites in the Trent Valley
ID POINTERS – Due to late flight period, makes this an unmistakeable moth. Broad forewing. Long black basal streak is a constant feature. Forewing usual a light cold greyish-brown.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing October – November.
IMAGES – Kings Newton, 10th November 2021 – Tony Davison©
