72.042 BF2039 – Red-necked Footman – Atolmis rubricollis – (Linnaeus, 1758)
Adult Macro: CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –
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– Rare / Uncommon / Scarce 
– Day-flying
– easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.ID pointers: A very distinctive little moth that gets its name from the small orange-red collar at the base of the head. The only British footman that has totally sooty black wings.
Distribution: (First record: 1995 ) – A new species for Derbyshire in 1995. Not seen again until 1999 and was recorded from two sites in 2006. The distribution of this species has now become more widespread, and it appears this moth has established itself in the county, as well as into other areas of the Midlands.
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Forewing: 15-18mm
First Recorded Year: 1995
Last Recorded By – Not Recorded
Last Recorded General Area – Not Recorded
Selected Images: Robin Wood, Ticknall, Derbyshire – Tony Davison ©
Image Gallery
Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1995 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Atolmis rubricollis
Found 42 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 19 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 23 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 19 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 23 from Before 2020
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Bedrock Geology ** indirectly affects moth distribution by influencing the type of habitat and food plants available in an area. In turn, this may affect the types of moths that can thrive, or where they can most likely be found.
NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Atolmis rubricollis
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the map does give a general indication of the moth's distribution across the UK.
Monthly Records By Year:
Atolmis rubricollis
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Atolmis rubricollis
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Atolmis rubricollis
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Atolmis rubricollis
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Atolmis rubricollis
AGR: -0.46% | Total % Change: -8.3%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Atolmis rubricollis
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Atolmis rubricollis
Atolmis rubricollis
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 - Atolmis rubricollis – 42 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin Forest | SK26X | 03/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43019804 |
| Darwin Forest | SK26X | 01/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43018236 |
| Ladycroft Ave, Buxton | SK07S | 30/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42933607 |
| Darwin Forest | SK26X | 30/06/2025 | 4 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43014975 |
| chaddesden, derby | SK33T | 28/06/2025 | 1 | adult | roome, martin | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43930830 |
| Belper | SK34N | 25/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42681938 |
| upper cromford garden | SK25Y | 19/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Ashton, Clive | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42502599 |
| Cromford canal | SK35C | 01/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Kennedy, Christina | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42061217 |
| Shallcross Avenue, Whaley Bridge | SK07E | 27/06/2024 | 1 | Adult | Pat FW | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36680827 |
| Garden, Walton | SK36U | 27/06/2024 | 1 | adult | Palethorpe, Amanda | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41047073 |
| Belper | SK34U | 26/06/2024 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36977644 |
| Brockwell Chesterfield , Derbyshire. | SK37Q | 23/06/2024 | 1 | adult | Ellen Smith | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36629822 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 23/06/2024 | 1 | adult | Hallam, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC39934427 |
| Bottom Moor, Matlock | SK36G | 20/06/2024 | 5 | adult | Dinsdale, Kay | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36538316 |
| Belper | SK34N | 19/06/2024 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36542721 |
| Top Riley, Stoney Middleton | SK27I | 18/06/2024 | 1 | Adult | Moores, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36506877 |
| Longdendale, Wildboar Clough | SK09U | 07/07/2023 | 1 | adult | Heintzen, Christian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36336606 |
| Darwin Forest | SK26X | 27/06/2023 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35295903 |
| Hathersage Road/Stony Ridge Road, Sheffield STW, UK | SK28V | 26/06/2021 | 1 | Adult | dougie1021 | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC25716475 |
| Snake Plantations | SK19A | 07/07/2019 | 1 | Adult | Derek Whiteley | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC10939078 |
| Snake Plantations | SK19A | 07/07/2019 | 1 | Adult | Derek Whiteley | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC11231775 |
| Whitesprings, Darley | SK26X | 05/07/2019 | 1 | adult | WETTON, Mr B.W. | Danes_2019-2021 | 1474 |
| Snake Woodland, Hope Valley, England, GB | SK19A | 15/06/2019 | 1 | Adult | effie_rose | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC10873679 |
| Whitwell Wood (centre area), Whitwell, Worksop | SK57J | 17/06/2017 | 30 | Adult | Dave Budworth;D. Brumbill;D.A. Clarke;D.A. Smith;K | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQJVE |
| Buxton SK, UK | SK07S | 15/06/2017 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC22504099 |
| Litton Mill | SK17L | 28/05/2017 | 1 | adult | Van Toller, Simon | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC30100492 |
| Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33W | 01/07/2015 | 1 | Adult | I. Gardler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPI0V |
| Briar Close,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 17/06/2014 | 1 | Adult | K. Peach | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKC60 |
| Bolehill | SK25X | 13/06/2014 | 1 | adult | Hewitt, Jane | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41010111 |
| Bolehill, Wirksworth | SK25X | 13/06/2014 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKC5F |
| Buxton SK, UK | SK07S | 27/06/2011 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC22503694 |
| Ladycroft Ave,Buxton | SK07S | 26/06/2011 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OL0ZZ |
| Ladycroft Ave, Buxton | SK07S | 26/06/2011 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOY5P |
| Via Gellia,Cromford | SK25T | 25/06/2011 | 1 | Adult | A. Butler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OL0WA |
| Win Hill,Ladybower Res,Hope | SK18T | 11/06/2011 | 1 | Adult | R.A. Frost | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJRT9 |
| Robin Wood | SK32M | 23/06/2006 | 2 | adult | Davison, Tony | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33526937 |
| Robin Wood (centre area track), Ticknall | SK32M | 23/06/2006 | 2 | Adult | Dave Budworth;W. Soar | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP6OA |
| Woolley Moor Nurseries,Ashover | SK36Q | 20/06/2006 | 1 | Adult | J. Culpin | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJCM0 |
| Woolley Moor Nurseries,Ashover | SK36Q | 01/06/2006 | 1 | Adult | J. Culpin | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJBRY |
| Flash Lane,Beeley Moor | SK26X | 08/07/1999 | 1 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJ1FX |
| Ladycroft Ave,Buxton | SK07S | 19/07/1995 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI2C8 |
| Ladycroft Ave, Buxton | SK07S | 19/07/1995 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOPZY |