Grey Chi - Antitype chi
Wingspan 32 to 37 mm.
Moorland and grassy hillsides are the preferred habitats. The adults also like to rest on walls and rocks, where they can be very inconspicuous.
The single generation flies in August and September, when it comes to light.
The larvae feed on a number of low-growing plants and shrubs.
A predominantly northern species, being commonest in central and north-west England and Wales, but occurring locally in southern England. It is locally common in Scotland and Ireland. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.
Fairly frequent but not common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = B (scarce resident or restricted distribution or regular migrant).
Margaret McLoughlin
Charnwood Lodge Reserve
23 August 2016
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Species profile
- Common names
- Grey Chi
- Species group:
- Moths
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Lepidoptera
- Family:
- Noctuidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 2
- First record:
- 15/08/1951 (Wesley, Isaac)
- Last record:
- 23/08/2016 (McLoughlin, Margaret)
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