Small Ranunculus - 18th September - Melbourne - Tony Davison
73.280 BF2165  – Small Ranunculus  – Hecatera dysodea  – ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Adult Macro:  CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species – Good photographs maybe required – Can be confused with other species      
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Green –  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce       orange – Migrant
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>.  >>  Noctuidae  >> Hadeninae
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
ID pointers: The moth has a fine covering of black & orange-gold scaling that is quite distinctive. There is a central cross band that is dark greyish and contrasting.
Distribution:  (First record: 3 August 2009 at Midway )  –  (Last record: 7 September 2024 at Belper )  –  A nationally scarce species and suspected immigrant, that is now a resident species in Derbyshire and has become widespread. A record has come to light from a photo on the website that was incorrectly tagged. The record related to a specimen recorded on 3rd August 2009 from Midway, which would make it the first record for VC57.The second record for the county was therefore in 2010, with a further specimen trapped by Brian & Jean Hallam in 2011, and then one trapped by Tony Davison on 18th September 2014 is probably the 6th county record. Species looks as though it now has a foot-hold in South Derbyshire, as records are now becoming more widespread. Rapidly expanding its range north and westwards. Small numbers now being recorded annually.
General Comment: None
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  September /  October –  On the wing June – October Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – occasionally attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison, Brian Hallam, Dave Evans, M.Williams  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 32-34mm
Forewing: 14-15mm
Food Plant: Lettuce (Lactuca spp.).
Last Recorded Year: 2024
First Recorded Year: 2009
Last Recorded By – Dave Newcombe
Last Recorded General Area – Belper

Selected Images:  3/8/2009 – Midway appears to be 1st record for VC57 – M.Williams© / 6th September 2014 – Findern – Brian & Jean Hallam© / 18th September 2014 – Melbourne – Tony Davison./ 15th June 2021 – Belper – Dave Evans© 



Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 2009 - 2025)  |  Immatures: (between 2025 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Hecatera dysodea

Found 153 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 115 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 38 from Before 2020
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Hecatera dysodea

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Monthly Records By Year: Hecatera dysodea
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

First/Last Recorded Dates: Hecatera dysodea
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Recordings By Year: Hecatera dysodea
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Hecatera dysodea
AGR: 1.56%   |   Total % Change: 28.1%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Hecatera dysodea
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Hecatera dysodea

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 - Hecatera dysodea – 153 records available

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Site Name Tetrad Date Count Stage Recorder Source RecordKey
Belper, Derbyshire SK34N 29/08/2025 1 adult Newcombe, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC50609109
Allestree, Derby SK33P 27/08/2025 1 adult Plant, Stephen vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44851731
Belper, Derbyshire SK34N 26/08/2025 2 adult Newcombe, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC50608935
Allestree, Derby SK33P 25/08/2025 1 adult Plant, Stephen vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44841790
Chaddesden, Derby SK33T 25/08/2025 1 adult roome, martin vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44886485
Belper SK34N 25/08/2025 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44784910
Belper, Derbyshire SK34N 25/08/2025 1 adult Newcombe, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC50608832
Midway, Derbys. SK32A 24/08/2025 1 adult Williams, Michael vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44789159
Findern, Derbyshire SK33A 24/08/2025 1 adult Hallam, Brian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44820568
Allestree, Derby, Elm Grove SK34K 24/08/2025 1 adult Grange, William vc57_irecords_extract iBRC51063304
Belper, Derbyshire SK34N 24/08/2025 2 adult Newcombe, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC50608708
Belper SK34U 24/08/2025 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44784397
Havercroft Road SK38L 24/08/2025 1 adult Tait, Malcolm vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44715361
Belper SK34U 23/08/2025 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44731329
Littleove, Derby SK33G 22/08/2025 4 adult Watson, Adrian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44706044
Belper SK34N 21/08/2025 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44673001
upper cromford garden SK25Y 20/08/2025 1 adult Ashton, Clive vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44763329
King's Newton SK32Y 20/08/2025 2 larva TOM SHIELDS vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44621983
Allestree, Derby SK33P 20/08/2025 1 adult Plant, Stephen vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44696129
Ingleby Ave, Derby SK33L 18/08/2025 1 adult Shervill, Andrew vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44595522
Chaddesden Garden SK33T 18/08/2025 1 adult loverock, neil vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44581946
Belper SK34N 18/08/2025 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44651924
Belper, Derbyshire SK34N 17/08/2025 2 adult Newcombe, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44662073
Belper SK34U 17/08/2025 2 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44566413
Staveley Derbyshire SK47H 17/08/2025 1 adult Morris, Sid vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44648354
sheffield SK38M 16/08/2025 1 adult Turner, Jan vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44683702
Long eaton, Wensleydale Road SK43R 16/08/2025 1 adult Bryce, Marion vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44531276
Inkersall garden SK47G 16/08/2025 1 adult Don Cambridge vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44511770
Belper, Derbyshire SK34N 15/08/2025 5 adult Newcombe, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44661825
Belper SK34U 15/08/2025 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44511858
Norton Lees, Sheffield SK38L 15/08/2025 1 adult Mella, Pete vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44501950
Derby DE SK33I 14/08/2025 1 adult Watson, Adrian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44532544
Belper, Derbyshire SK34N 14/08/2025 1 adult Newcombe, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44660603
Chaddesden Garden SK33T 13/08/2025 1 adult loverock, neil vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44493598
Belper, Derbyshire SK34N 13/08/2025 1 adult Newcombe, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44660457
Derby DE SK33I 11/08/2025 4 adult Watson, Adrian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44530543
Derby DE SK33I 08/08/2025 1 adult Watson, Adrian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44296855
upper cromford garden SK25Y 27/07/2025 1 adult Ashton, Clive vc57_irecords_extract iBRC43938997
Belper SK34N 21/07/2025 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC43746380
Midway, Derbys. SK32A 13/07/2025 1 adult Williams, Michael vc57_irecords_extract iBRC43433330
Chaddesden, Derby SK33T 11/07/2025 1 adult roome, martin vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44160179
Chaddesden Garden SK33T 01/07/2025 1 adult loverock, neil vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42900301
Belper, Derbyshire SK34N 01/07/2025 1 adult Newcombe, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44179033
upper cromford garden SK25Y 30/06/2025 1 adult Ashton, Clive vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42882873
Belper, Derbyshire SK34N 29/06/2025 1 adult Newcombe, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC43963694
Derby DE SK33I 27/06/2025 2 adult Watson, Adrian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC43625144
Woodland Ave SK43R 27/06/2025 1 adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC48391154
Belper, Derbyshire SK34N 26/06/2025 1 adult Newcombe, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC43962367
Midway, Derbys. SK32A 23/06/2025 1 adult Williams, Michael vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42602826
Derby DE SK33I 23/06/2025 2 adult Watson, Adrian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC43626070
NGLong Eaton SK43R 23/06/2025 1 adult Braddock, Archie vc57_irecords_extract iBRC50383967
Belper SK34N 18/06/2025 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42496597
Belper, Derbyshire SK34N 16/06/2025 1 adult Newcombe, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC43957439
Belper, Derbyshire SK34N 15/06/2025 1 adult Newcombe, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC43957138
sheffield SK38M 15/06/2025 1 adult Turner, Jan vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42504216
sheffield SK38M 14/06/2025 1 adult Turner, Jan vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42503735
Chaddesden Garden SK33T 11/06/2025 1 adult loverock, neil vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42715795
Midway, Derbys. SK32A 31/05/2025 1 adult Williams, Michael vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42017808
Sandiacre Garden SK43T 09/09/2024 1 adult Milnes, Emily vc57_irecords_extract iBRC41567216
Belper, Derbyshire SK34N 07/09/2024 1 adult Newcombe, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC38590459
Allestree, Derby SK33P 02/09/2024 1 adult Plant, Stephen vc57_irecords_extract iBRC38277995
Allestree, Derby SK33P 02/09/2024 1 adult Plant, Stephen vc57_irecords_extract iBRC40273172
Allestree, Derby SK33P 27/08/2024 1 adult Plant, Stephen vc57_irecords_extract iBRC38138498
Allestree, Derby SK33P 27/08/2024 1 adult Plant, Stephen vc57_irecords_extract iBRC40255025
Ilkeston, Derbyshire SK44K 17/08/2024 1 adult Hobby, Brian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC38196766
Norton Lees, Sheffield, UK SK38L 30/07/2024 1 Adult Mella, Pete vc57_irecords_extract iBRC37553177
Sandiacre Garden SK43T 30/07/2024 1 adult Milnes, Emily vc57_irecords_extract iBRC40192444
Ilkeston, Derbyshire SK44K 28/07/2024 1 adult Hobby, Brian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC37577867
Derby DE SK33I 27/07/2024 1 adult Watson, Adrian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC43689775
Wingerworth, Derbyshire SK36Y 27/07/2024 1 adult Windle, Jim vc57_irecords_extract iBRC37388037
Lower Cromford Garden SK25Y 25/07/2024 1 adult Ashton, Clive vc57_irecords_extract iBRC37369491
Mickleover garden SK33C 24/07/2024 1 adult Maughan, Christine vc57_irecords_extract iBRC37338810
Belper SK34U 20/07/2024 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC37244267
Stonebroom. SK45E 18/07/2024 1 adult Bradley, Jonathan vc57_irecords_extract iBRC37225252
Belper SK34N 17/07/2024 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC37185681
Ilkeston, Derbyshire SK44K 17/07/2024 1 adult Hobby, Brian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC37579207
Ilkeston, Derbyshire SK44K 12/07/2024 1 adult Hobby, Brian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC37057665
upper cromford garden SK25Y 10/07/2024 1 adult Ashton, Clive vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36970221
Chaddesden, Derby SK33T 06/07/2024 1 adult roome, martin vc57_irecords_extract iBRC38320363
Florence road, Sheffield SK38L 05/07/2024 1 adult Jim Horsfall vc57_irecords_extract iBRC39773094
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ SK33A 01/07/2024 1 adult Hallam, Brian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC39934532
Midway, Derbys. SK32A 30/06/2024 1 adult Williams, Michael vc57_irecords_extract iBRC39954428
Belper SK34N 25/06/2024 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36647905
Staveley Derbyshire SK47H 10/09/2023 1 adult Morris, Sid vc57_irecords_extract iBRC32977301
Allestree, Derby SK33P 19/08/2023 1 adult Plant, Stephen vc57_irecords_extract iBRC48401777
Sandiacre SK43T 11/08/2023 1 adult Milnes, Emily vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34529039
Findern Garden SK33A 04/08/2023 1 Adult Hallam, Brian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34637941
Belper Garden SK34P 04/08/2023 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34544253
Stonebroom SK45E 28/07/2023 1 adult Bradley, Jonathan vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35513065
Belper SK34U 18/07/2023 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35296102
Woodseats, Sheffield S, UK SK38L 10/07/2023 1 Adult Tait, Malcolm vc57_irecords_extract iBRC45318499
Havercroft Road SK38L 09/07/2023 1 Adult Tait, Malcolm vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36369045
Mickleover garden SK33C 27/06/2023 1 adult Maughan, Christine vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35621351
Sandiacre SK43T 25/06/2023 1 adult Milnes, Emily vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34377378
Upper Cromford Garden SK25Y 23/06/2023 1 adult Ashton, Clive vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34568526
Staveley Derbyshire SK47H 16/06/2023 1 adult Morris, Sid vc57_irecords_extract iBRC30914877
Belper SK34U 12/06/2023 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35295150
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ SK33A 02/09/2022 1 adult Brian and Jean Hallam vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35167867
Staveley Derbyshire SK47H 01/09/2022 1 adult Morris, Sid vc57_irecords_extract iBRC27959734
Sandiacre, Longmoor Lane SK43T 14/07/2022 2 adult Bryce, Marion vc57_irecords_extract iBRC26881939
Sandiacre SK43T 09/07/2022 1 adult Milnes, Emily vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35176835
Briar Close, Newhall, Swadlincote SK22V 12/09/2021 1 adult PEACH, Mr K. Danes_2019-2021 24
Main Street, Kings Newton SK32Y 08/09/2021 1 Adult Soar, Will vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34062626
Woodland Ave SK43R 07/09/2021 1 adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC33499539
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ SK33A 03/09/2021 1 adult Brian and Jean Hallam vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35165892
Briar Close, Newhall, Swadlincote SK22V 20/08/2021 1 adult PEACH, Mr K. Danes_2019-2021 48
Briar Close, Newhall, Swadlincote SK22V 31/07/2021 1 adult PEACH, Mr K. Danes_2019-2021 65
Midway, Derbys. SK32A 15/07/2021 1 adult Williams, Michael vc57_irecords_extract iBRC38546052
Norton Lees SK38L 08/07/2021 1 adult Mella, Pete vc57_irecords_extract iBRC50547725
Allestree, Derby SK33P 03/07/2021 1 adult Plant, Stephen vc57_irecords_extract iBRC46664829
Woodland Ave SK43R 02/07/2021 1 adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC33498619
Allestree, Derby SK33P 16/09/2020 2 adult Plant, Stephen vc57_irecords_extract iBRC46558365
Briar Close, Newhall, Swadlincote SK22V 31/07/2020 1 adult PEACH, Mr K. Danes_2019-2021 468
Woodland Ave SK43R 14/07/2020 1 adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC33501496
Woodland Ave SK43R 04/07/2020 1 adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC33501384
Marlborough Road, Long Eaton SK43X 18/09/2018 1 adult Bryce, Marion vc57_irecords_extract iBRC7966196
Havercroft Road SK38L 03/09/2018 1 Adult Tait, Malcolm vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36367584
Marlborough Road, Long Eaton SK43X 31/08/2018 2 adult Bryce, Marion vc57_irecords_extract iBRC7921512
Long Eaton - Marlborough Road SK43X 30/08/2018 2 Adult Bryce, Marion vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34622133
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE SK37J 13/07/2017 1 adult Williamson, Andy vc57_irecords_extract iBRC45737634
Backgarden Marehay SK34Z 28/07/2016 1 adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC33504939
Back Lane, Glapwell SK46T 18/08/2015 1 Adult J. Culpin vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WOUWG
Briar Close,Newhall,Swadlincote SK22V 01/07/2015 1 Adult K. Peach vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OLF21
Briar Close,Newhall,Swadlincote SK22V 01/07/2015 1 Adult K. Peach vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPKRD
Melbourne, Derbyshire SK32X 18/09/2014 1 adult Davison, Tony vc57_irecords_extract iBRC33088130
Hillside, Findern, Derby SK33A 06/09/2014 1 Adult Hallam, Brian vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WOUOV
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby SK33W 28/08/2014 1 Adult I. Gardler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WP4F3
Backgarden Marehay SK34Z 25/07/2014 1 adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC33507400
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby SK33W 23/07/2014 1 Adult I. Gardler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPPOK
Briar Close,Newhall,Swadlincote SK22V 19/07/2014 2 Adult K. Peach vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OLEQ6
Briar Close,Newhall,Swadlincote SK22V 19/07/2014 2 Adult K. Peach vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPKJY
Backgarden Marehay SK34Z 25/06/2014 1 adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC33506779
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby SK33W 08/08/2013 1 Adult I. Gardler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJXEV
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby SK33W 08/08/2013 1 Adult I. Gardler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQ7V6
Backgarden Marehay SK34Z 30/07/2013 1 adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC33508977
Backgarden Marehay SK34Z 30/07/2013 1 adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC33508978
Lang Rd, Alvaston, Derby SK33R 26/07/2013 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OLCPZ
Lang Rd, Alvaston, Derby SK33R 26/07/2013 1 Adult M. Gash vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WOUCH
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby SK33W 25/07/2013 1 Adult I. Gardler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJX6R
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby SK33W 25/07/2013 1 Adult I. Gardler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WOUB0
Lang Rd, Alvaston, Derby SK33R 19/07/2013 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OLCCA
Lang Rd, Alvaston, Derby SK33R 19/07/2013 1 Adult M. Gash vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WP3Z3
Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote SK32A 13/07/2013 1 Adult M.J. Williams vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OLBYE
Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote SK32A 13/07/2013 1 Adult M.J. Williams vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WP220
Lancaster Ave,Sandiacre SK43S 10/08/2012 2 Adult I.M. Viles vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OL8ZP
Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote SK32A 07/07/2012 1 Adult M.J. Williams vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OL72D
Lancaster Ave,Sandiacre SK43S 30/05/2012 1 Adult I.M. Viles vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OL5YE
Lancaster Ave,Sandiacre SK43S 31/07/2011 1 Adult I.M. Viles vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OL2XY
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby SK33W 30/07/2011 1 Adult I. Gardler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPS6U
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby SK33W 15/07/2011 2 Adult I. Gardler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQ2Y3
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby SK33W 10/07/2011 1 Adult I. Gardler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WOTPV
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby SK33W 06/08/2010 1 Adult I. Gardler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJQ4U
Midway, Derbys. SK32A 03/08/2009 1 adult Williams, Michael vc57_irecords_extract iBRC41991183

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