Lempke’s Gold Spot – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Plusia putnami – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is a scarce species in Derbyshire. First recorded in 2004, it seems to be most regularly recorded from the west of the county. ID POINTERS – A similar species to Gold Spot that can often be difficult to separate. However the following can be useful to identify the species visually. The slightly smaller size / The white “sub-apical wedge” is shorter and blunter / A smaller outer median spot / The faint post median line is gently angled inwards / Forewing is usually orange-brown […]
73.137 BF2377 – Fen Wainscot – Noctuidae – Arenostola phragmitidis
Fen Wainscot – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Arenostola phragmitidis – colour code • STATUS – A rare and localised species in Derbyshire, (last recorded in 2023) and a new colonist to the county. First recorded in 1991, followed by 2 more records in the 90’s and the first record for the decade in 2008 from Darley Dale. Small numbers being trapped each year. ID POINTERS – An unmistakable species. The smooth rather slender moth with a broad unmarked forewing being a light reddish-brown or light greyish-straw. Sometimes darker in colour tones. The colour becomes darker towards the outer edge of the wings. […]
73.157 BF2333 – Large Nutmeg – Noctuidae – Apamea anceps
Large Nutmeg – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Apamea anceps – colour code • STATUS – In 1986 described as a rare vagrant to Derbyshire. A species that appears to now be a localised resident and one that is spreading throughout the county. ID POINTERS – A large and long-winged moth. Ground colour variable from a “nutmeg-brown”, pale straw to sand brown or greyish brown. The oval and kidney marks are pale and obvious. The forewing is intricately patterned with pale marbling and darker panels, especially near the outer edge. Forewing slightly pointed.Two obscure pale cross-bands, one near the base and the other […]
73.211 BF2313 – Angle-striped Sallow – Noctuidae – Enargia paleacea
Angle-striped Sallow – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Enargia paleacea – colour code • • STATUS – A nationally scarce B species and possible immigrant. A resident that is scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Our county lies just outside the principle areas of this species in the north midlands. It favours old ancient woodlands and there are very few modern day records.The species seems to be increasing its presence in the county, with numerous records during 2023. ID POINTERS – Ground colour is a deep straw yellow or orange-yellow with two orange-brown and “elbowed” cross-lines The oval and kidney marks are also […]