73.207 BF2233 – Golden-rod Brindle – Noctuidae – Xylena solidaginis
Golden-rod Brindle – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Xylena solidaginis – colour code •
STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widely distributed on the upland gritstone moors of North Derbyshire, where it is restricted as a moorland species in the county. Under recorded.
ID POINTERS – A characteristic “Crashed Aircraft” posture at rest, with wings folded around the body. This distinctive moth closely resembles a broken twig. A cold grey and whitish forewing. A large and prominent kidney mark. The outer most cross-band contains several black arrow head markings. Some have an obvious dark central band.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing August – September
IMAGES – Wildboar Clough, Longdendale, Derbyshire – August 2023 – Christian Heintzen©
