As I have mentioned previously the Red-necked Footman although increasing in numbers is still fairly scarce in Derbyshire, see the national distribution map below and was not recorded annually prior to 2010 which is the last annual report from the Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Entomological Society.
Red-necked Footman have been recorded in widespread locations in the south of the country as part of a widespread immigration of moths from the continent as far north as Northamptonshire in recent weeks but it looks more likely that these are local insects having a good breeding season rather than immigrants.
Red-necked Footman (c.Ken Smith) |
Red-necked Footman distribution c. NBN Gateway |
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