Galium Carpet - North Wales? (1 Viewer)

[glennmanc]

Is that right? The central band looks almost purple. (I'm a complete beginner with moths!).

 

[aeshna5]

Shaded Broad-bar.

 

[glennmanc]

Shaded Broad-bar.

Thanks. This seems to be a protected species in Wales (Cofnod). Does that surprise you?

 

[aeshna5]

Thanks. This seems to be a protected species in Wales (Cofnod). Does that surprise you?

Yes. In the south-east of England where I live it's very common & have seen a few over the last 3 weeks. I know nothing of the status of moths in Wales.

 

[glennmanc]

Yes. In the south-east of England where I live it's very common & have seen a few over the last 3 weeks. I know nothing of the status of moths in Wales.

Apparently it is "listed under Section 7 of the Environment (Wales) Act, 2016". This covers "Biodiversity lists and duty to take steps to maintain and enhance biodiversity" So it seems to be used as a Biodiversity marker (although common).