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reddish buff
reddish buff
Reddish buff

Reddish buff ©HIWWT

Reddish buff

Enw gwyddonol: Acosmetia caliginosa
A very rare species, this moth is now limited to one site in the UK. Males can be a striking reddish buff in colour.

Species information

Ystadegau

Wingspan: 23-30mm (females are smaller than males)

Statws cadwraethol

Rare (endangered)

Pryd i'w gweld

May - June

Ynghylch

Reddish buff moths are a member of the moth family "Noctuidae". They favour sparse vegetation in open habitat but with surrounding mature scrub or sunny sheltered woodland rides. The presence of the larval food plant, saw-wort is essential.

Sut i'w hadnabod

The reddish buff can vary from a worn grey through to a brick pink colour. Wing markings vary also but generally there are two cross lines and dots. Female reddish buffs are smaller than males.

Dosbarthiad

Endangered, only found at Cranmore on the Isle of Wight. Local populations scattered through Europe.

Habitats

Roeddech chi yn gwybod?

Because the females don't move around very much this species isn't very good at finding new areas to live. The larval food plant is saw-wort.

Sut y gall bobl helpu

To attract butterflies and moths into your garden, plant nectar-rich borders for them to feed along and climbing Ivy and shrubs for overwintering insects. To find out more about encouraging wildlife into your garden, visit our Wild About Gardens website: a joint initiative with the RHS, there's plenty of facts and tips to get you started.