73.200 BF2235 – Tawny Pinion – Noctuidae – Lithophane semibrunnea
Tawny Pinion – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Lithophane semibrunnea – colour code •
STATUS – First record in Derbyshire was 31st October 1986, with scattered records since. it was recorded in 2006 from South Wood, Calke Estate. The species has expanded across the county with small numbers each year mainly from the central area of the county.
ID POINTERS – Looks remarkably like a piece of plant stem, twig or tree bark. Has same flight time and habits as Pale Pinion, which needs to be carefully eliminated, especially dark forms.. The key feature is a tawny and blackish coloured tornal spot on the trailing edge of the forewing. A dark honey coloured crest on top of the head and narrow appearance to the wings with a straighter leading edge than Pale Pinion, with a less arched costa.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing October – November and March – May.
IMAGES – Findern, Derbyshire – Brian Hallam©
Tawny Pinion
