73.053 BF2214 – Chamomile Shark – Cucullia chamomillae – ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Adult Macro: CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species – Good photographs may be required – 
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– Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
– care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required. Confusion Species: Shark
ID pointers: Like other members of the Shark family, it rests with wings closed against the body and has a distinctive “Punk-Like” hair-cut above the head. Looks very much like a sharks dorsal fin, hence the name “Shark”. The ground colour is a grey-brown with many dark and pale veins running towards the trailing edge of the wing, extending into the wing fringes.
Distribution: (Last record: 27 March 2023 at Belper ) – A resident that is generally uncommon but widely distributed in Derbyshire. Only recorded in small numbers each year and usually from the southern lowland areas of the county.
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Forewing: 19-23mm
Last Recorded Year: 2023
Last Recorded By – Dave Evans
Last Recorded General Area – Belper
Selected Images: Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison ©
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1960 - 2023) | Immatures: (between 1966 - 1988)
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This chart summarises all available historical occurrence records collated by ISO week of the year. It reflects recorder effort and sampling distribution as well as true biological activity, and should be interpreted as an indicative pattern of seasonal occurrence rather than a statistically controlled abundance or phenology model.
Distribution Map for Cucullia chamomillae
Found 43 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 6 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 37 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 6 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 37 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 – Cucullia chamomillae
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Monthly Records By Year:
Cucullia chamomillae
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Cucullia chamomillae
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Cucullia chamomillae
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Cucullia chamomillae
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Cucullia chamomillae
AGR: 0% | Total % Change: 0%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Cucullia chamomillae
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Cucullia chamomillae
Cucullia chamomillae
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 - Cucullia chamomillae – 43 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belper Garden | SK34P | 27/05/2023 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34543540 |
| Belper | SK34U | 17/05/2023 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35294936 |
| Belper | SK34N | 12/05/2023 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35300217 |
| Findern Garden | SK33A | 11/05/2023 | 1 | Adult | Hallam, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34637152 |
| Belper | SK34N | 11/05/2023 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35299108 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 22/10/2022 | 1 | adult | Brian and Jean Hallam | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35168102 |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 07/06/2008 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJK7F |
| Drayton Ave,Mackworth,Derby | SK33D | 03/04/2008 | 1 | Adult | W. Hurst | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJZI3 |
| Bristol Rd,Ilkeston | SK44R | 21/05/2007 | 1 | Adult | S.L.P. Whiteley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJI8F |
| Cross Green Cottages,Flint Lane,South Darley | SK26Q | 03/05/2007 | 1 | Adult | R. Hawksworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJH8Z |
| Cross Green Cottages,Flint Lane,South Darley | SK26Q | 13/04/2007 | 1 | Adult | R. Hawksworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHUYO |
| Lowes Hill,Ripley | SK35V | 03/05/2006 | 1 | Adult | R.A. Wain | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJBI1 |
| Melbourne, Derbyshire | SK32X | 03/05/2004 | 1 | adult | Davison, Tony | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33100603 |
| Spinney Hill,Melbourne | SK32X | 03/05/2004 | 1 | Adult | Davison, Tony | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJ52N |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 21/04/2004 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP6H2 |
| Stevens Rd, Sandiacre | SK43T | 10/06/1996 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIZLN |
| The Field,Shipley,Ilkeston | SK44M | 04/05/1995 | 1 | Adult | T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WONFM |
| Wood Lane,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 29/04/1994 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIXOX |
| Wood Lane, Newhall, Swadlincote | SK22V | 29/04/1994 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQDDK |
| Wilmot St, Sawley, Long Eaton | SK43R | 14/04/1993 | 1 | Adult | A. Braddock | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIWST |
| Wood Lane,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 22/04/1990 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHKPS |
| Wood Lane, Newhall, Swadlincote | SK22V | 22/04/1990 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQ514 |
| Grassmoor (site not precise) | SK46D | 19/07/1988 | 1 | Larvae | F. Harrison | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHK78 |
| Back Lane,Glapwell | SK46T | 01/07/1988 | 1 | Adult | J. Culpin | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIEBR |
| Back Lane, Glapwell | SK46T | 01/07/1988 | 1 | Adult | J. Culpin | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQA7D |
| Wilmot St, Sawley, Long Eaton | SK43R | 09/05/1988 | 1 | Adult | A. Braddock | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIE4O |
| Pond House, Mapperley Res, Ilkeston | SK44G | 16/05/1986 | 1 | Adult | T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIRUH |
| Drummond Rd, Ilkeston | SK44R | 08/05/1981 | 1 | Adult | T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OINHL |
| Drummond Rd, Ilkeston | SK44R | 26/05/1980 | 1 | Adult | T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIM8Z |
| Drummond Rd, Ilkeston | SK44R | 12/05/1980 | 1 | Adult | T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHGR8 |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 08/05/1978 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIKZ0 |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 05/05/1977 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIK7O |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 22/04/1977 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHFWB |
| Ashby Rd, Melbourne | SK32X | 24/06/1974 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHWLE |
| Welbeck Rd, Bolsover | SK47V | 29/05/1969 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHEMW |
| Welbeck Rd, Bolsover | SK47Q | 12/05/1969 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHEM8 |
| The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, Glapwell | SK46S | 23/05/1968 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQ0HB |
| The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, Glapwell | SK46S | 18/05/1968 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPA9C |
| Upper Newbold, Chesterfield | SK37L | 12/07/1966 | 1 | Larvae | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHVZY |
| Upper Newbold, Chesterfield | SK37L | 07/07/1966 | 15 | Larvae | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHVZO |
| Tupton Park, Tupton (site not precise) | SK36X | 14/05/1965 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIH96 |
| Newbold Rd, Chesterfield | SK37R | 01/06/1963 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIH2D |
| Newbold Ave, Chesterfield | SK37R | 21/05/1960 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIGKW |