73.170 BF2343a – Lesser Common Rustic – Noctuidae – Mesapamea didyma
Lesser Common Rustic – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Mesapamea didyma – colour code •
STATUS – A resident whose current status is uncertain in Derbyshire. It is thought to be widely distributed across the county, but not necessarily uncommon. Totally under recorded due to Gen.Det requirements for confirmation of the species. Recorded in very small numbers each year.
ID POINTERS – It is almost identical in appearance to Common Rustic, so examination of the genitalia is necessary for reliable separation of the species.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing July – August
IMAGES – July 3rd 2022 – Hathersage – Claire Miles© – Gen.Det confirmed
