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– Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
– easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.ID pointers: Looks and resembles a piece of dead plant stalk or twig. A combination of reddish brown and bright cream markings help to create the effect. A prominent “Sharks Fin” feature curls over the head. Fairly unmistakable.
Distribution: (Last record: 8 July 2024 at Ashford-in-the-Water ) – A resident that is generally uncommon but widely distributed in Derbyshire. Recorded from all areas of the county but present in very small numbers throughout its range.
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Forewing: 19-24mm
Last Recorded Year: 2024
Last Recorded By – Simon Unwin
Last Recorded General Area – Ashford-in-the-Water
Selected Images: Newall, Derbyshire – Tony Davison © / Belper (2024) Dave Evans©
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Distribution Map for Cucullia verbasci
Found 150 records
↳ 7 from After 2025
↳ 47 from 2020 - 2024
↳ 96 from Before 2020
↳ 7 from After 2025
↳ 47 from 2020 - 2024
↳ 96 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 verbasci
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Monthly Records By Year:
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( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year: Cucullia verbasci
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only. )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Cucullia verbasci
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Cucullia verbasci
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Cucullia verbasci
AGR: 0% | Total % Change: 0%
CUSUM Analysis: Cucullia verbasci
About this chart: CUSUM (Cumulative Sum) charts track long-term trends in moth populations [ filtered by 'Adult' and 'Mine' life stages ] by showing whether each year’s counts are above or below the historical average. Even small shifts build up over time, making trends of growth, stability, or decline easier to see. CUSUM highlights trend-consistency — asking: “Across the years, have moth counts mostly stayed above or below average?”
The data sample has 8 gap year/s here (zero records) between 2000 and 2025. The moth may have been present in those gap years, but no data was available. Too many year-gaps may exaggerate or skew the chart.
Counts for the current year (2025) are pro-rated based on data available up to month 8 (August) to provide a full-year equivalent.
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Purple line rises = years better than average; falls = years worse than average.
Peak (best year)
Trough (worst year)
Growth periods
Decline periods
Population peaked around 2025, reaching above average levels. The lowest population point occurred near 2023, showing a significant decline.
What the Y-axis "Cumulative Deviation" means: Cumulative Deviation shows the running total of how each year’s moth population count differs from the long-term average. i
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Cucullia verbasci
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Cucullia verbasci
Cucullia verbasci
( data includes Adult Stage only )
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 2020-2025.
Records Behind the Map and Charts - Cucullia verbasci – 150 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cote Heath Allotments, Buxton | SK07R | 03/06/2025 | 14 | larva | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Bonsall | SK25U | 16/06/2025 | 2 | larva | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Findern, Derbyshire | SK33A | 02/05/2025 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Staveley Derbyshire | SK47H | 23/04/2025 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Belper | SK34U | 26/04/2025 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Findern, Derbyshire | SK33A | 27/04/2025 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Hathersage | SK28F | 21/04/2025 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| [sensitive record, location hidden] | SK26W | 07/07/2024 | 1 | larva | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Ashford in the Water | SK16Z | 08/07/2024 | 1 | larva | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Miller's Dale, woodland near station | SK17G | 13/07/2024 | 2 | larva | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Manor Farm & Norfolk Road Green Space, Long Eaton - S | SK43X | 08/06/2024 | 2 | Adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Mickleover garden | SK33C | 16/06/2024 | 1 | larva | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Cote Heath Allotments, Buxton | SK07R | 29/06/2024 | 10 | larva | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Belper | SK34N | 09/05/2024 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Allestree, Derby | SK33P | 08/05/2024 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Staveley Derbyshire | SK47H | 10/05/2024 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Mellor | SJ98Z | 10/05/2024 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Chaddesden, Derby | SK33T | 05/05/2024 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Ilkeston, Derbyshire | SK44K | 05/05/2024 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Mickleover garden | SK33C | 30/05/2024 | 3 | larva | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Sandiacre Garden | SK43T | 27/05/2024 | 1 | larva | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 04/05/2024 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Allestree, Derby | SK33P | 08/05/2024 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Cote Heath Allotments, Buxton | SK07R | 17/05/2024 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Ilkeston, Derbyshire | SK44K | 05/04/2024 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Ilkeston | SK44K | 03/04/2024 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Belper | SK34N | 30/04/2024 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Allestree, Derby | SK33P | 12/04/2024 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 20/04/2024 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 10/04/2024 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Allestree, Derby | SK33P | 12/04/2024 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Woodseats, Sheffield | SK38L | 13/06/2023 | 1 | Adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Not given | SK16S | 19/06/2023 | 1 | Adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 20/05/2023 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 16/04/2023 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Findern Garden | SK33A | 30/03/2023 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| UK, Derbyshire, Lathkill Dale, Ricklow Quarry | SK16T | 01/07/2022 | 1 | larva | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Newton, Alfreton DE, UK | SK45J | 16/06/2022 | 1 | Larva | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Matlock | SK35C | 18/06/2022 | 1 | Adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Brizlincote, Burton upon Trent, Burton-on-Trent, UK | SK22R | 11/06/2022 | 1 | Larva | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Hathersage, Derbyshire, UK | SK28F | 13/06/2022 | 4 | larva | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Lanes Farm | SK43M | 03/06/2022 | 20 | pre-adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Shirland - Hallfieldgate Lane | SK35Z | 11/06/2022 | 3 | Larva | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Erewash Canal off Stanton Gate,Derbyshire, UK | SK43Z | 28/05/2022 | 1 | Larva | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 06/05/2022 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 30/04/2022 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Derbyshire, UK | SK17G | 28/07/2021 | 1 | Adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Drive Lodge | SK43B | 18/06/2021 | 20 | other | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Leam, Hope Valley | SK27J | 12/07/2020 | 1 | Larva | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Derbyshire | SK27Q | 30/06/2020 | 1 | Larva | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Jim Mart Nature Reserve | SK36S | 21/06/2020 | 5 | larva | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Jim Mart Nature Reserve | SK36S | 22/06/2020 | 1 | larva | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 09/05/2020 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Hathersage | SK28F | 18/04/2020 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Black Plantation Longstone | SK17W | 15/07/2019 | 1 | Adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Black Plantation Longstone | SK17W | 15/07/2019 | 1 | Adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Forbes Hole | SK43W | 24/06/2019 | 1 | pre-adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Darley Dale, Matlock DE, UK | SK26R | 27/06/2019 | 1 | Larva | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Hathersage, Derbyshire, UK | SK28F | 30/06/2019 | 1 | larva | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Buxton (Cote Heath Allotments) | SK07R | 26/06/2019 | 4 | larva | Danes_2019-2021 |
| Duffield Rd, Allestree, Derby | SK34K | 12/05/2019 | 3 | larva | Danes_2019-2021 |
| Belper | SK34U | 24/04/2019 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Sandiacre Marsh Cloudside Farm | SK43Y | 05/06/2018 | 20 | pre-adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| National Stone Centre | SK25X | 21/06/2017 | 1 | pre-adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Pilsley, Derbyshire | SK46G | 08/05/2017 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Norton Lees | SK38L | 21/04/2017 | 1 | Adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Hillside, Findern, Derby | SK33A | 07/05/2016 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Hillside, Findern, Derby | SK33A | 22/04/2015 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Church St,Holloway,Matlock | SK35I | 22/06/2014 | 4 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale | SK26R | 23/05/2013 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale | SK26R | 05/05/2013 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale | SK26R | 19/05/2013 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale | SK26R | 05/05/2013 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale | SK26R | 19/05/2013 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale | SK26R | 23/05/2013 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Macclesfield Rd, Whaley Bridge | SK08A | 30/04/2013 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Lancaster Ave,Sandiacre | SK43S | 24/06/2012 | 1 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Drakelow NR,Burton on Trent | SK22F | 11/06/2011 | 12 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale | SK26R | 06/05/2011 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale | SK26R | 07/05/2011 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Rose Cottage,Crimbles Lane,Youlgreave | SK26C | 22/06/2010 | 6 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Lancaster Ave,Sandiacre | SK43S | 15/05/2010 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Church St,Holloway,Matlock | SK35I | 22/06/2009 | 1 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| The Pinfold,Glapwell | SK46T | 25/04/2009 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Pleasley Pit NR (Wood Yard),Pleasley | SK46X | 28/06/2008 | 3 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale | SK26R | 16/05/2008 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Lowes Hill,Ripley | SK35V | 08/05/2008 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Wilmot St,Long Eaton | SK43R | 10/05/2008 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale | SK26R | 14/05/2008 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Church St,Holloway,Matlock | SK35I | 16/06/2007 | 13 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Cromford Canal (nr Cromford Wharf), Cromford | SK35D | 17/06/2007 | 4 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Trent & Mersey Canal,btw Findern & Stenson | SK33A | 20/06/2007 | 1 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Elvaston Park (wall garden), Derby | SK43B | 23/06/2007 | 10 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Drayton Ave,Mackworth,Derby | SK33D | 08/05/2007 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Drayton Ave,Mackworth,Derby | SK33D | 31/05/2007 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Drayton Ave,Mackworth,Derby | SK33D | 31/05/2007 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Drayton Ave,Mackworth,Derby | SK33D | 08/05/2007 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Drayton Ave,Mackworth,Derby | SK33D | 22/04/2007 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Drayton Ave,Mackworth,Derby | SK33D | 22/04/2007 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Edgecote Drive,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 06/05/2006 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Church St,Holloway,Matlock | SK35I | 01/07/2005 | 5 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Church St,Holloway,Matlock | SK35I | 12/07/2005 | 1 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Church St,Holloway,Matlock | SK35I | 27/06/2005 | 2 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Darley Park (Butterfly Garden), Derby | SK33P | 18/06/2005 | 6 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Church St,Holloway,Matlock | SK35I | 19/06/2005 | 4 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Rectory Rd,Duckmanton,Bolsover | SK47K | 19/06/2005 | 3 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Rectory Rd,Duckmanton,Bolsover | SK47K | 19/06/2005 | 3 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Church St,Holloway,Matlock | SK35I | 07/07/2004 | 1 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Darley Park - Darley Abbey, Derby | SK33P | 07/06/2004 | 13 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Church St,Holloway,Matlock | SK35I | 16/06/2004 | 16 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Cromford Canal, Ambergate | SK35L | 16/06/2004 | 4 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Church St,Holloway,Matlock | SK35I | 09/06/2004 | 15 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Edgecote Drive,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 08/05/2004 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Lathkill Dale | SK16S | 07/07/1999 | 7 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale | SK26R | 01/05/1999 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Charlesworth St,Carr Vale,Bolsover | SK46U | 26/05/1999 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| The Field,Shipley,Ilkeston | SK44M | 01/07/1998 | 1 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| The Field,Shipley,Ilkeston | SK44M | 01/07/1998 | 1 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Church St,Holloway,Matlock | SK35I | 14/06/1997 | 20 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Clough Wood,Darley Dale | SK26K | 07/06/1997 | 2 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Church St,Holloway,Matlock | SK35I | 07/06/1997 | 24 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Shipley Park,Ilkeston | SK44H | 07/07/1996 | 1 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Church St,Holloway,Matlock | SK35I | 23/06/1996 | 1 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Lancaster Ave,Sandiacre | SK43S | 01/01/1994 | 1 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Lancaster Ave,Sandiacre | SK43S | 01/01/1994 | 1 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Chesterfield Canal, Brimington | SK47C | 07/07/1993 | 4 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Cromford Canal, Cromford | SK35D | 24/06/1993 | 2 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Starkholmes, Matlock | SK35E | 28/06/1992 | 1 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Lings Close,Ilkeston | SK44S | 15/07/1987 | 6 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Lings Close,Ilkeston | SK44S | 15/07/1987 | 6 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Pond House, Mapperley Res, Ilkeston | SK44G | 10/06/1987 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Clough Wood,Darley Dale | SK26K | 01/05/1980 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Willington (canal bank) (site not precise) | SK22Z | 01/07/1979 | 1 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Ticknall Limeyards,Ticknall | SK32R | 01/07/1979 | 4 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Church St,Holloway,Matlock | SK35I | 02/08/1978 | 1 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Church St,Holloway,Matlock | SK35I | 05/07/1978 | 1 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Church St,Holloway,Matlock | SK35I | 18/06/1978 | 7 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Church St,Holloway,Matlock | SK35I | 30/06/1978 | 10 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Clough Wood,Darley Dale (site not precise) | SK26K | 15/07/1977 | 1 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Ashover (site not precise) | SK36L | 15/07/1977 | 1 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 25/05/1977 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 11/05/1977 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Clough Wood,Darley Dale (site not precise) | SK26K | 12/06/1976 | 7 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Stancliffe Quarry, Darley Dale | SK26R | 28/06/1976 | 170 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Elvaston Park, Derby (site not precise) | SK43B | 02/07/1975 | 13 | Larvae | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 17/05/1975 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 17/05/1975 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Ashby Rd, Melbourne | SK32X | 23/05/1974 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Moorend, Beeley, Matlock | SK26T | 20/05/1960 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Moorend, Beeley | SK26T | 20/05/1960 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |