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73.270 BF2155  -  Noctuidae -  Hadeninae - Melanchra persicariae - Dot Moth Adult Macro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines
Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >> . >>  Noctuidae
ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: The glossy black colour of this moth and a prominent white kidney mark make it unmistakable.
Distribution:  A resident that is generally distributed and common in Derbyshire. Although common across all areas it is most numerous in the south and east parts of the county.
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  -  On the wing June – August Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 6 May 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 37-40mm
Forewing: 16-21mm Food Plant: Range of garden and wild plants.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.
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Dot Moth – Melanchra persicariae

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Distribution Map for Melanchra persicariae

derbyshiremoths.org © makes no guarantee of accuracy of data used in these maps and charts – they are presented to you with best endeavours and the data behind them updated periodically as time permits. Historic records are being discovered all the time. These will be assessed, so once they are all verified, they will be incorporated onto the map and charts.

Found 1712 records
    ↳ 0 from After 2025
    ↳ 146 from 2020 - 2024
    ↳ 1566 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.


Monthly Records By Year: Melanchra persicariae

Monthly Counts By Year: Melanchra persicariae

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Melanchra persicariae – 1712 records available

Listed by Year - descending

TaxonSite NameTetradYearDateCount
Melanchra persicariaeBelperSK34N202416/07/20243
Melanchra persicariaeCote Heath Allotments, BuxtonSK07R202420/07/20242
Melanchra persicariaeBirch ValeSK08I202417/07/20242
Melanchra persicariaeBelperSK34N202417/07/20243
Melanchra persicariaeMellorSJ98Z202419/07/20241
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202417/07/20242
Melanchra persicariaeBelperSK34N202420/06/20241
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202422/07/20243
Melanchra persicariaeBelperSK34N202424/06/20241
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202424/07/20242
Melanchra persicariaeBelperSK34U202426/06/20242
Melanchra persicariaechaddesden, derbySK33T202409/07/20241
Melanchra persicariaeBelperSK34U202413/07/20241
Melanchra persicariaeShallcross Avenue, Whaley BridgeSK07E202419/07/20241
Melanchra persicariaeMidway, Derbys.SK32A202418/07/20242
Melanchra persicariaeBelperSK34N202418/07/20242
Melanchra persicariaeWhitleSJ98Y202417/07/20241
Melanchra persicariaeBelperSK34N202423/07/20241
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202419/07/20245
Melanchra persicariaeBelperSK34U202423/06/20241
Melanchra persicariaeBelperSK34U202428/07/20241
Melanchra persicariaeMarkham Vale South TipSK47K202426/06/20241
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202401/08/20241
Melanchra persicariaeGarden, WaltonSK36U202431/07/20241
Melanchra persicariaeBelperSK34U202413/07/20241
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202323/06/20231
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft AveSK07S202330/06/20233
Melanchra persicariaeBelperSK34U202319/07/20235
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft AveSK07S202302/08/20231
Melanchra persicariaeMickleover gardenSK33C202308/07/20231
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft AveSK07S202307/07/20234
Melanchra persicariaeMellorSJ98Z202308/07/20233
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft AveSK07S202311/06/20231
Melanchra persicariaeMellorSJ98Z202320/07/20231
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft AveSK07S202317/07/20231
Melanchra persicariaeBelper GardenSK34P202324/06/20231
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202321/07/20231
Melanchra persicariaeBelper GardenSK34P202307/07/20232
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft AveSK07S202325/06/20232
Melanchra persicariaeBelperSK34N202304/07/20233
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft AveSK07S202305/07/20231
Melanchra persicariaeLongdendale, Wildboar CloughSK09U202307/07/20231
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft AveSK07S202309/07/20231
Melanchra persicariaeMellorSJ98Z202309/07/20231
Melanchra persicariaeBirch ValeSK08I202324/06/20231
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft AveSK07S202314/07/20231
Melanchra persicariaeBelper GardenSK34P202323/06/20231
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft AveSK07S202321/06/20232
Melanchra persicariaeBelper GardenSK34P202325/06/20231
Melanchra persicariaeFindern, Derbyshire, DE65 6AZSK33A202211/07/20221
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft AveSK07S202208/07/20224
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft AveSK07S202213/07/20222
Melanchra persicariaeKirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K202208/07/20221
Melanchra persicariaeDerbyshire, UKSK45J202218/07/20221
Melanchra persicariaeBirch ValeSK08I202224/06/20221
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft AveSK07S202219/07/202212
Melanchra persicariaeKirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K202222/07/20221
Melanchra persicariaeBirch ValeSK08I202223/07/20222
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft AveSK07S202225/07/20221
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202229/07/20221
Melanchra persicariaeGarden, WaltonSK36U202209/07/20221
Melanchra persicariaeShirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z202229/07/20221
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft AveSK07S202203/08/20221
Melanchra persicariaeFindern, Derbyshire, DE65 6AZSK33A202216/06/20221
Melanchra persicariaeSandiacreSK43T202209/07/20221
Melanchra persicariaeHathersageSK28F202208/07/20221
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft AveSK07S202217/06/20221
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft AveSK07S202210/07/20227
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft AveSK07S202217/07/202214
Melanchra persicariaeKirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K202217/07/20222
Melanchra persicariaeWoodland AveSK43R202219/07/20222
Melanchra persicariaeBirch ValeSK08I202217/07/20223
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft AveSK07S202222/07/20224
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft AveSK07S202227/07/20227
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft AveSK07S202231/07/20221
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft AveSK07S202208/08/20221
Melanchra persicariaeMidway, Derbys.SK32A202110/07/20215
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202126/06/20212
Melanchra persicariaeKirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K202109/07/20213
Melanchra persicariaeSandiacreSK43T202122/07/20211
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202108/07/20211
Melanchra persicariaeKirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K202123/07/20211
Melanchra persicariaeSandiacreSK43T202106/09/20211
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202114/07/20213
Melanchra persicariaeSK09C202109/07/20214
Melanchra persicariaeRosliston (Forest Centre), SwadlincoteSK21N202130-Jul-211
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202120/07/202115
Melanchra persicariaeWoodland AveSK43R202120/07/20211
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202125/07/20217
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202130/07/20211
Melanchra persicariaeGarden, WaltonSK36U202112/09/20211
Melanchra persicariaeBirch ValeSK08I202121/07/20211
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202103/08/20211
Melanchra persicariaeFindern, Derbyshire, DE65 6AZSK33A202112/07/20211
Melanchra persicariaeKirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K202102/07/20212
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202116/06/20212
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202102/07/20214
Melanchra persicariaeKirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K202116/07/20214
Melanchra persicariaeSandiacreSK43T202104/09/20211
Melanchra persicariaeLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202109/07/20214

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