Ruddy Highflyer

Ruddy Highflyer Hydriomena ruberata (Freyer, [1831])
Status .....Very rare in Nottinghamshire and confined to the Misson Carr and Misterton Soss, where there have been records in 2003, 2004 and 2011. The most recent record was of one attracted to the window of Neil Wood's cottage at Misterton Soss on 27/04/20, which was very kindly photographed and sent to us by Phil Lee.

Photographed by Phil Lee, at Misterton Soss April 2020

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The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Sheila Wright (Nottinghamshire macro moth report 2003). Sheila Wright (Nottinghamshire macro moth report 2004). Phil Lee. Sheila Wright (Nottinghamshire macro moth report 2011). Sheila Wright (Nottinghamshire macro moth report 2020). Sheila Wright (Nottinghamshire macro moth report 2021). Sheila Wright (Nottinghamshire macro moth report 2022).

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Updated September 2023