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73.221 BF2268 - The Suspected - Noctuidae - Parastichtis suspecta
73.221 BF2268  – Suspected  – Parastichtis suspecta  – (Hübner, 1817)
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   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>.  >>  Noctuidae  >> Xyleninae
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Common Rustic; Lesser Common Rustic
ID pointers: Narrow-winged at the base but broader towards the slightly pointed wing tip. The ground colour is usually a plain greyish-brown, reddish-brown or purplish-brown. A wavy cross band towards the outer edge that is flecked with tiny black spots. Two wavy central pale cross-lines. Oval and kidney marks are outlined in a pale yellow or white.
Distribution:  (Last record: 5 July 2025 at Darwin Forest, Matlock )  –  A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed across Derbyshire. Only a couple of  records from the southern woodlands, with most from the high North West corner around the plantations at Longdendale & Glossop. One recorded from Darwin Forest 5/7/2025
General Comment: None Flight Period: July /  August –  On the wing July – August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – but can be disturbed during the day Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Christian Heintzen, Martin Roome, Dave Evans  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 13 January 2026 by TD ***
Wingspan: 29-34mm
Forewing: 14-16mm Food Plant: Birch (Betula), Sallow (Salix).
Last Recorded Year: 2025
Last Recorded By – Dave Evans
Last Recorded General Area – Darwin Forest, Matlock
Selected Images:  Long Clough July 2024, Derbyshire – Christian Heintzen©  / Drakelow, Derbyshire  – Glossop July 2023 – Christian Heintzen©/ Chaddesden (2024) Martin Roome© / Darwin Forest (2025) Dave Evans©

Suspected - Parastichtis suspecta - Christian Heintzen
Suspected – Parastichtis suspecta – Christian Heintzen
73.221 BF2268 - The Suspected - Noctuidae - Parastichtis suspecta
Suspected – Christian Heintzen
73.221 BF2268 Suspected - Martin Roome 27/6/24
73.221 BF2268 Suspected – Martin Roome 27/6/24
Suspected - 5th July 2025 - Darwin Forest - Dave Evans
Suspected – 5th July 2025 – Darwin Forest – Dave Evans
Suspected - Parastichtis suspecta - Christian Heintzen
73.221 BF2268 - The Suspected - Noctuidae - Parastichtis suspecta
73.221 BF2268 Suspected - Martin Roome 27/6/24
Suspected - 5th July 2025 - Darwin Forest - Dave Evans


Image Gallery

Suspected -20th July 2024 - Glossop - Christian Heintzen Suspected - 24th July 2024 - Glossop - Christian Heintzen Suspected -27th June 2024 - South Wood (VC57) - Martin Roome

Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1895 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Parastichtis suspecta

Found 126 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 18 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 108 from Before 2020
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Parastichtis suspecta

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Note – the NBN Atlas datasets are listed in the map below and vary in their currency (uptodateness) – however, the map does give a general indication of the moth's distribution across the UK.

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Monthly Records By Year: Parastichtis suspecta
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

First/Last Recorded Dates: Parastichtis suspecta
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]

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Recordings By Year: Parastichtis suspecta
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Parastichtis suspecta
AGR: 0%   |   Total % Change: 0%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Parastichtis suspecta
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Parastichtis suspecta

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 - Parastichtis suspecta – 126 records available

Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Dowstone Clough, Yellow SlacksSK09S17/07/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43980383
Cromford MoorSK25X13/07/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43425762
Longdendale, Torside grassland and willow carrSK09U13/07/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43980296
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long Clough, Herod CloughSK09G11/07/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43980199
Darwin ForestSK26X05/07/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43066080
Markham Vale DerbyshireSK47L25/07/20241adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37377712
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G20/07/20241adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38130616
South WoodSK31U27/06/20241adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36957498
Glossop, Shawmoor PlantationSK09F24/07/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36336884
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G20/07/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36336815
Glossop, Shawmoor PlantationSK09F13/07/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36336691
Clarkes Plantation, Two Dales, MatlockSK26W23/07/20211adultBUDWORTH, Mr D.Danes_2019-2021124
Midway, Derbys.SK32A15/07/20211adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38546055
Not givenSK22F08/07/202118AdultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC21020052
Drakelow, Derbys.SK22F08/07/202118adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38545895
HathersageSK28F17/07/20201adultKydd, Alanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39036112
Woodland AveSK43R14/07/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33501520
Dinmore Grange, Hartshorne, SwadlincoteSK32F30/05/20201adultDELANEY, Mr J.Danes_2019-2021722
The Mays, Malthouse Lane, FroggattSK27N21/07/20191adultBARNACLE, Mr B.&.Mrs.K.Danes_2019-20211286
The Meads, Shipley Park, HeanorSK44H13/07/20191adultCOX, Mr K.Danes_2019-20211406
Yew Tree FarmSK36H22/07/20181adultSinnott, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38923210
Willington, Derby (site not precise)SK22Y23/07/20171AdultH.C. Haywardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPR0H
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N25/07/20131AdultBarnacle, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKBDX
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N25/07/20131AdultB. Barnacle;K. Barnaclevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP42Y
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N11/08/20121AdultBarnacle, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJVNE
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N11/08/20121AdultB. Barnacle;K. Barnaclevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPDRN
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R10/08/20121AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL8XU
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R10/08/20121AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQBNF
Drakelow NR,Burton on TrentSK22F20/07/20122AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKFZM
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R02/09/20111AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL47I
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R29/08/20111AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK7UU
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R20/07/20111AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL2D1
Whitesprings Plantation, Darley DaleSK26X25/06/20111AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL0XR
Whitesprings Plantation, Darley DaleSK26X25/06/20111AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQH09
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R04/09/20102AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKXMO
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R24/07/20101AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK4IM
Flash Lane,Beeley MoorSK26X29/08/20082AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKLVL
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R07/08/20082AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKLJX
Glossop (Shire Hill Quarry)SK09M22/07/20086AdultColin Plantvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK06S
Carsington Resr (Rangers' Base)SK25K07/07/20074AdultP. Bennettvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKHEK
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R19/08/20061AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJFGI
Rosliston (National Forest Centre), SwadlincoteSK21N04/08/20061AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., WARD, Mr N.J., HIGGINSON, Mr P., vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OICVY
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R26/07/20061AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJEP6
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R25/07/20062AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHTUE
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R21/07/20062AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHTPN
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R20/07/20062AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJE81
Church St,Holloway,MatlockSK35I19/07/20061AdultF. Harrisonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJE6K
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R17/07/20061AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJE1B
Flash Lane,Beeley MoorSK26X16/07/20061AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHTKF
Far Cross,Cavendish Park,MatlockSK36A16/07/20065AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHTKL
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R16/07/20061AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJDYB
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R20/08/20041AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OICGR
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R07/08/20041AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ7JS
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R05/08/20041AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHQPV
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R04/08/20041AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ7E0
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R31/07/20041AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI5L9
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R28/07/20041AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHQKK
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R29/08/19991AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ1MX
Calke Park (Poker's Leys), TicknallSK32L19/07/19981AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ0XL
Calke Park (Poker's Leys), TicknallSK32L19/07/19981AdultI. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Viles;T. Barnardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP605
Calke Park (Betty's Pool),TicknallSK32R10/08/19971AdultI. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Vilesvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI35L
Stocksmoor Farm, Ashover Rd, Old TuptonSK36S28/07/19973AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ0N9
Calke Park (Betty's Pool),TicknallSK32R23/07/19972AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHNNZ
Calke Park (Betty's Pool),TicknallSK32R22/07/19971AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ0KH
Calke Park (Betty's Pool),TicknallSK32R22/07/19971AdultI. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Viles;T. Barnardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP5UW
Spring Wood NR, Calke, MelbourneSK32R04/07/19971AdultA. Russellvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ0GB
Broadhurst Edge (plantation), New MillsSJ98Y27/07/19901AdultS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHKYP
Fernhill Rd, MellorSJ98U21/07/19901AdultI.F. Smithvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIUNB
Cobden Edge, MellorSJ98Y21/07/19901AdultS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIUNC
Foxholes Lane, Tansley (site not precise)SK36F22/07/19893AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OITU3
Slagmill Plantation (nr old birch wood), Beeley MoorSK36E05/08/19884AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI081
Carr Vale NR,BolsoverSK47K23/08/19871AdultA. Jenkinsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHZX1
Allestree Park (Woodlands Rd car park), DerbySK34K01/08/19861AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHZJE
Beeley Moor, Flash Lane (site not precise)SK26Z03/08/19841AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHZ6N
Matlock (Teacher Training College)SK36A11/08/19831AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIQ8W
Slagmill Plantation,Beeley MoorSK36E31/08/19791AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHGNJ
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C18/08/19791AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHXK1
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C18/08/19791AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP3RK
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C04/08/19751AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHFJD
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C04/08/19751AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPWOU
The Green, Hasland, ChesterfieldSK36Z03/08/19751AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHFJ4
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C25/08/19651AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIHCR
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C25/08/19651AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ91Z
Newbold Rd, ChesterfieldSK37R28/07/19631AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHEFK
Newbold Rd, ChesterfieldSK37R14/08/19621AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHVTA
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C01/08/19611AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIGXK
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C01/08/19611AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP9MG
Stocksmoor Farm, Cowlishaw Wood, Old TuptonSK36S31/07/19611AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIGXI
Stocksmoor Farm, Cowlishaw Wood, Old TuptonSK36S12/07/19611AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHVSG
Slagmill Plantation,Beeley MoorSK36E31/07/19601AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIGU2
Slagmill Plantation,Beeley MoorSK36E25/07/19601AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIGT9
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C12/08/19591AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHVM0
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C12/08/19591AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP57N
Stocksmoor Farm, Cowlishaw Wood, Old TuptonSK36S02/08/19591AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHE3K
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C30/07/19591AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHE3F
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C30/07/19591AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ05C
Stocksmoor Farm, Cowlishaw Wood, Old TuptonSK36S26/07/19598AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHE37
Stocksmoor Farm, Cowlishaw Wood, Old TuptonSK36S22/07/19596AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHVLG
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C18/07/19591AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHVL6
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C18/07/19591AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPIPU
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C16/07/19591AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHVKY
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C16/07/19591AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPIPS
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C15/07/19591AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIGCU
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C15/07/19591AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPIPO
Stocksmoor Farm, Cowlishaw Wood, Old TuptonSK36S11/07/195919AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHE2P
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C10/07/19591AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIGB3
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C10/07/19591AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ03V
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C08/07/19592AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHVK4
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C08/07/19592AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOOTD
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C06/07/19591AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHVJY
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C06/07/19591AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ02J
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C09/08/19571AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIDJI
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C09/08/19571AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOSOW
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precies)SK26Z29/07/19561AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHDO4
Slagmill Plantation,Beeley MoorSK36E01/08/19541AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHV8G
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C15/09/19531AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHDL4
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C15/09/19531AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOQO1
Froggatt (site not precise)SK27N04/08/19531AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHDKC
Slagmill Plantation,Beeley MoorSK36E01/08/19531AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHDK9
Froggatt (site not precise)SK27N03/09/19521AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHV6N
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C03/09/19521AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHV6O
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C03/09/19521AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPZDR
Willington, Derby (site not precise)SK22Y23/07/19171AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OID81
Ashopton, Ladybower Resr (site not precise)SK18Y01/01/19001AdultE.A. Cockaynevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OICZL
Bakewell (site not precise)SK26J02/08/18951AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLG52
Little Eaton, Derby (site not precise)SK34Q01/01/18901Adult[VC57 Recorder]vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001TAGH3

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