Frosted Orange (Gortyna flavago) - Norfolk Moths - The macro and micro moths of Norfolk.

Noctuidae : Xyleninae

Prev | Next

Photo © Stephen Youngs, 09/09/2015 - Hethersett

Upload a Photo

Similar Norfolk Species: None

Frosted Orange

Gortyna flavago

([Denis & Schifferm�ller], 1775)

2364 / 73.121

Norfolk status
Distinctive Autumnal species.
Fens, grassland, scrub, coastal areas and gardens.
Widespread.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1840.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

Determination

List Species Records [Show All Latest]

We need your records!
Do you have records of Frosted Orange?
Put your own dot on the map!

Click Map for Details

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Forewing:	16-19mm.
Flight:	One generation Aug-Oct.
Foodplant:	Herbaceous plants Thistles, Burdocks and Foxglove
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

Immature

Adult

Further info: Gortyna flavago

Link to this page...
norfolkmoths.co.uk?bf=23640

Mobile View

Underlying maps using Digital Map Data © NOLA™ 2024. © Lepidoptera UK - Jim Wheeler - N o r f o l k M o t h s 2007 - 2024. Data © NOLA™ 2024