73.295 BF2195 – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Delicate – Mythimna vitellina
Delicate – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Mythimna vitellina – colour code •
STATUS – A rare but regular immigrant to Britain. This is the first accepted record for Derbyshire. Trapped by Bryan Barnacle at Froggatt on 4th August 2019. Further records in 2023, 1 on 25th September (Birch Vale) and 1 on 27th September (Buxton).
ID POINTERS – A rather pointed and angular appearance to the forewing. Forewing colour can vary from pale buff to orange.Three prominent wavy cross-lines. A kidney mark and oval are often visible. The pale specimens are immigrants from warmer climates. The darker orange coloured individuals are from cooler climates such as Britain and Northern Europe.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing August – October
IMAGES – Froggatt, Derbyshire – photo by Bryan Barnacle© / 3rd county record Buxton 27/9/2023 – Steve Orridge©
