description Fisher's Estuarine Moth Overview
Fisher's Estuarine Moth, Gortyna borelii, is a large nocturnal moth of the family Noctuidae that is rare and highly localized in Britain. Its British populations occur in coastal areas of Essex and Kent, where the larvae depend on hog's fennel and feed inside the plant's stems and roots. Adults generally fly from September into October, and the species is protected because its habitat and food plant are limited.
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What is the scientific name of Fisher's Estuarine Moth?
Its scientific name is Gortyna borelii, and it belongs to the family Noctuidae. It is a large nocturnal moth rather than a small day-flying species.
Where is Fisher's Estuarine Moth found in Britain?
British conservation records place its localized populations on the north Essex coast and the north Kent coast. Its distribution is narrow because it depends on particular coastal grassland conditions.
What plant does the moth's larva need?
The larva depends on hog's fennel, Peucedanum officinale. It feeds inside the plant's stems, making the health and location of hog's fennel central to the moth's survival.
Why is Fisher's Estuarine Moth considered rare?
The species depends on a very specific combination of hog's fennel, coastal habitat, and suitable grasses for egg laying. In Britain, that combination is concentrated in two main coastal areas, Essex and Kent.
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