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66.002 BF1632 - Pale Eggar - Lasiocampidae - Trichiura crataegi
66.002 BF1632  – Pale Eggar  – Trichiura crataegi  – (Linnaeus, 1758)
Adult Macro:  CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –      
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Green –  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>.  >>  Lasiocampidae  >> Malacosomatinae
ID Difficulty:  green  – easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: The moth is easily identified as it is the only grey eggar in Britain. The flight period also helps with the ID process.The forewing colour and patterning is diagnostic.
Distribution:  (Last record: 21 August 2024 at Aston Gravel Pits )  –  A resident that seems to be thinly distributed throughout South Derbyshire, which remains uncommon, and almost absent elsewhere in the county. Numbers recorded each year are low and in single figures. During 2019-2023 only five records. A total of 10 were recorded from Ambaston GP on 21/8/2024.
General Comment: None Flight Period: August /  September –  On the wing August – September.One generation – both sexes come to light Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 25-30mm
Forewing: 14-17mm Food Plant: Birches, Blackthorn and Hawthorns
Last Recorded Year: 2024
Last Recorded By – Martin Roome
Last Recorded General Area – Aston Gravel Pits
Selected Images:  Male – note the feathered antennae /  Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison ©

66.002 BF1632 - Pale Eggar - Lasiocampidae - Trichiura crataegi
Pale Eggar – Trichiura crataegi
66.002 BF1632 - Pale Eggar - Lasiocampidae - Trichiura crataegi
Pale Eggar – Trichiura crataegi
66.002 BF1632 - Pale Eggar - Lasiocampidae - Trichiura crataegi
Pale Eggar – Trichiura crataegi
66.002 BF1632 - Pale Eggar - Lasiocampidae - Trichiura crataegi
66.002 BF1632 - Pale Eggar - Lasiocampidae - Trichiura crataegi
66.002 BF1632 - Pale Eggar - Lasiocampidae - Trichiura crataegi


Image Gallery

Pale Eggar - 16th August 2006 - Melbourne - Tony Davison© Pale Eggar - 16th August 2006 - Melbourne - Tony Davison©

Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1974 - 2025)
(click legend below to show/hide datasets)
 

Distribution Map for Trichiura crataegi

Found 91 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 10 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 81 from Before 2020
Flying
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Dec

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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Trichiura crataegi

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Note – the NBN Atlas datasets are listed in the map below and vary in their currency (uptodateness) – however, the map does give a general indication of the moth's distribution across the UK.

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Monthly Records By Year: Trichiura crataegi
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Monthly Counts By Year: Trichiura crataegi
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )

First/Last Recorded Dates: Trichiura crataegi
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]

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Recordings By Year: Trichiura crataegi
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Trichiura crataegi
AGR: 0%   |   Total % Change: 0%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Trichiura crataegi
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Trichiura crataegi

Flight Period chart – the grey hatched area above, which can cross one or more months, pictorially represents the best guess we have for this moth's flight periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen in flight, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Trichiura crataegi – 91 records available

Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Littleove, DerbySK33G22/08/20251adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44706045
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A11/08/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44470678
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A03/08/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44180545
Ambaston Gravel PitsSK43F21/08/202410adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38338484
Findern GardenSK33A16/08/20232AdultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34638084
Staunton Harold Reservoir, DerbyshireSK32S15/08/20232adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33088283
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A12/08/20221adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35167570
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A23/08/20201adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35163931
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A11/08/20201adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35163710
Midway, Derbys.SK32A09/08/20201adultRose Williamsvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38448358
Hillside, Findern, DerbySK33A19/08/20141AdultHallam, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPOEL
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y19/08/20121AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34680398
Staunton Harold ResrSK32S19/08/20091AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJN4S
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X22/08/20071adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33405621
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X22/08/20071AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJZ78
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X16/08/20061adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33531903
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X16/08/20061AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJFE6
Calke Park (Church gardens area), TicknallSK32R27/08/20051AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI6SG
Calke Park (Church gardens area), TicknallSK32R27/08/20051AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ1W5
Charlesworth St,Carr Vale,BolsoverSK46U02/08/19993AdultN. Jonesvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ1L5
Calke Park (Poker's Leys), TicknallSK32R21/08/19982AdultI. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Vilesvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI3FE
Calke Park (Poker's Leys), TicknallSK32R21/08/19982AdultI. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Vilesvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP5HV
Elvaston Park, DerbySK43B18/08/19951AdultDURO, Mr T., VILES, Mr I.M., TRAVERS-AYRE, Mr I., vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI2HK
Elvaston Park, DerbySK43B18/08/19951AdultI. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Viles;K.V. Cooper;T. Barnard;vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOQ1A
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R27/08/19911AdultA. Braddockvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIVN2
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R27/08/19911AdultA. Braddockvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOMRK
Back Lane,GlapwellSK46T25/08/19901AdultJ. Culpinvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHL2A
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R18/08/19891AdultA. Braddockvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIU0G
Elvaston Park, Derby (site not precise)SK43B05/09/19861AdultK.J. Orpevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHZL6
Elvaston Park, Derby (site not precise)SK43B05/09/19861AdultK.J. Orpevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ1AP
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F12/09/19851AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIAYT
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F12/09/19851AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP1G0
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F03/09/19852AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHJA1
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F03/09/19852AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP1F9
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F01/09/19851AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHJ9R
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F01/09/19851AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP1EZ
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F30/08/19851AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHJ9E
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F30/08/19851AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP1EN
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F22/08/19851AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIAY3
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F22/08/19851AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP1EB
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F05/09/19841AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHZ71
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F05/09/19841AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPV0W
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F28/08/19822AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHI8L
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F28/08/19822AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP9GK
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F24/08/19821AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIPF4
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F24/08/19821AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP9FZ
Askew Grove, ReptonSK32D23/08/19822AdultD.A. Youngvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIAI2
Askew Grove, ReptonSK32D23/08/19822AdultD.A. Youngvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPUVM
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F19/08/19821AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIPEP
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F19/08/19821AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPUV1
Carvers Rocks NR, Hartshorne, Swadlincote (site not precise)SK32G06/09/19811AdultD.A. Youngvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIO9B
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F25/08/19811AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIO6R
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F25/08/19811AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ3P0
Askew Grove, ReptonSK32D24/09/19801AdultD.A. Youngvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OINBF
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F02/09/19801AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIA4H
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F02/09/19801AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP0Y4
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F28/08/19802AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIN66
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F28/08/19802AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP93B
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R23/08/19801AdultA. Braddockvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHY11
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F09/09/19791AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OILYQ
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F09/09/19791AdultA. Dickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP3SH
Carvers Rocks, Hartshorne, SwadlincoteSK32G06/09/19791AdultD.A. Youngvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHXL7
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F02/09/19791AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OILYI
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F02/09/19791AdultA. Dickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPUN8
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F31/08/19792AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OILXS
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F31/08/19792AdultA. Dickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPUMQ
Askew Grove, ReptonSK32D30/08/19791AdultD.A. Youngvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHGN7
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F30/08/19791AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHGNE
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F30/08/19791AdultA. Dickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOPIO
Carvers Rocks, Hartshorne, SwadlincoteSK32G29/08/19791AdultD.A. Youngvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHGMZ
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F25/08/19791AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OILX4
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F25/08/19791AdultA. Dickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPUMI
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F10/09/19781AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OILGZ
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F10/09/19781AdultA. Dickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP3MB
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F05/09/19781AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHGFM
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F05/09/19781AdultA. Dickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ3FH
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F03/09/19782AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHGF5
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F03/09/19782AdultA. Dickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ3F6
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F26/08/19781AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHXD5
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F26/08/19781AdultA. Dickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ3EN
Holly Wood NR, Edlaston, AshbourneSK14R14/09/19771AdultF. Harrisonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIKQS
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F03/09/19771AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIKOI
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F03/09/19771AdultA. Dickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP0NJ
Hilton GP NR, HiltonSK23K31/08/19771AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIKNW
Askew Grove, ReptonSK32D27/08/19771AdultD.A. Youngvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHX4L
Askew Grove, ReptonSK32D27/08/19771AdultD.A. Youngvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHX4M
Askew Grove, ReptonSK32D27/08/19771AdultD.A. Youngvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP3GJ
Hilton NR, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K21/08/19761AdultF. Harrisonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHWXX
Hilton NR, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K21/08/19761AdultSPEED, Mr A.W., HARRISON, Mr F., STATHAM, Mr B.L.,vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIDS3
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K29/08/19751AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHFL7
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K30/08/19741AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHWOO

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