71.016 BF2005 – Great Prominent – Notodontidae – Peridea anceps

Great Prominent – Notodontidae – Notodontinae Peridea anceps – colour code •

STATUS – A new species for Derbyshire. One trapped at Belper on 15/5/2023. Favours old Oak woodland

ID POINTERS –  The complex patterning of dull yellow, grey and brown marbling, with additional chestnut streaking on the forewing makes this moth distinctive.

FLIGHT PERIOD –  On the wing April – June

IMAGES – Belper, Derbyshire – Dave Evans©

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