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 may be 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©



Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1895 - 2025)
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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 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 Name Tetrad Date Count Stage Recorder Source RecordKey
Dowstone Clough, Yellow Slacks SK09S 17/07/2025 1 adult Heintzen, Christian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC43980383
Longdendale, Torside grassland and willow carr SK09U 13/07/2025 1 adult Heintzen, Christian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC43980296
Cromford Moor SK25X 13/07/2025 1 adult Ashton, Clive vc57_irecords_extract iBRC43425762
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long Clough, Herod Clough SK09G 11/07/2025 1 adult Heintzen, Christian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC43980199
Darwin Forest SK26X 05/07/2025 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC43066080
Markham Vale Derbyshire SK47L 25/07/2024 1 adult Morris, Sid vc57_irecords_extract iBRC37377712
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long Clough SK09G 20/07/2024 1 adult Heintzen, Christian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC38130616
South Wood SK31U 27/06/2024 1 adult roome, martin vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36957498
Glossop, Shawmoor Plantation SK09F 24/07/2023 1 adult Heintzen, Christian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36336884
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long Clough SK09G 20/07/2023 1 adult Heintzen, Christian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36336815
Glossop, Shawmoor Plantation SK09F 13/07/2023 1 adult Heintzen, Christian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36336691
Clarkes Plantation, Two Dales, Matlock SK26W 23/07/2021 1 adult BUDWORTH, Mr D. Danes_2019-2021 124
Midway, Derbys. SK32A 15/07/2021 1 adult Williams, Michael vc57_irecords_extract iBRC38546055
Not given SK22F 08/07/2021 18 Adult Williams, Michael vc57_irecords_extract iBRC21020052
Drakelow, Derbys. SK22F 08/07/2021 18 adult Williams, Michael vc57_irecords_extract iBRC38545895
Hathersage SK28F 17/07/2020 1 adult Kydd, Alan vc57_irecords_extract iBRC39036112
Woodland Ave SK43R 14/07/2020 1 adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC33501520
Dinmore Grange, Hartshorne, Swadlincote SK32F 30/05/2020 1 adult DELANEY, Mr J. Danes_2019-2021 722
The Mays, Malthouse Lane, Froggatt SK27N 21/07/2019 1 adult BARNACLE, Mr B.&.Mrs.K. Danes_2019-2021 1286
The Meads, Shipley Park, Heanor SK44H 13/07/2019 1 adult COX, Mr K. Danes_2019-2021 1406
Yew Tree Farm SK36H 22/07/2018 1 adult Sinnott, Tony vc57_irecords_extract iBRC38923210
Willington, Derby (site not precise) SK22Y 23/07/2017 1 Adult H.C. Hayward vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPR0H
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,Froggatt SK27N 25/07/2013 1 Adult Barnacle, Brian vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OKBDX
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,Froggatt SK27N 25/07/2013 1 Adult B. Barnacle;K. Barnacle vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WP42Y
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,Froggatt SK27N 11/08/2012 1 Adult Barnacle, Brian vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJVNE
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,Froggatt SK27N 11/08/2012 1 Adult B. Barnacle;K. Barnacle vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPDRN
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale SK26R 10/08/2012 1 Adult A. Butler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OL8XU
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale SK26R 10/08/2012 1 Adult A. Butler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQBNF
Drakelow NR,Burton on Trent SK22F 20/07/2012 2 Adult M.J. Williams vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OKFZM
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 02/09/2011 1 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OL47I
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 29/08/2011 1 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OK7UU
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale SK26R 20/07/2011 1 Adult A. Butler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OL2D1
Whitesprings Plantation, Darley Dale SK26X 25/06/2011 1 Adult A. Butler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OL0XR
Whitesprings Plantation, Darley Dale SK26X 25/06/2011 1 Adult A. Butler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQH09
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 04/09/2010 2 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OKXMO
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 24/07/2010 1 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OK4IM
Flash Lane,Beeley Moor SK26X 29/08/2008 2 Adult B.L. Statham vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OKLVL
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 07/08/2008 2 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OKLJX
Glossop (Shire Hill Quarry) SK09M 22/07/2008 6 Adult Colin Plant vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OK06S
Carsington Resr (Rangers' Base) SK25K 07/07/2007 4 Adult P. Bennett vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OKHEK
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 19/08/2006 1 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJFGI
Rosliston (National Forest Centre), Swadlincote SK21N 04/08/2006 1 Adult BUDWORTH, Mr D., WARD, Mr N.J., HIGGINSON, Mr P., vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OICVY
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 26/07/2006 1 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJEP6
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 25/07/2006 2 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHTUE
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 21/07/2006 2 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHTPN
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 20/07/2006 2 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJE81
Church St,Holloway,Matlock SK35I 19/07/2006 1 Adult F. Harrison vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJE6K
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 17/07/2006 1 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJE1B
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 16/07/2006 1 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJDYB
Flash Lane,Beeley Moor SK26X 16/07/2006 1 Adult B.L. Statham vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHTKF
Far Cross,Cavendish Park,Matlock SK36A 16/07/2006 5 Adult B.L. Statham vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHTKL
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 20/08/2004 1 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OICGR
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 07/08/2004 1 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJ7JS
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 05/08/2004 1 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHQPV
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 04/08/2004 1 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJ7E0
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 31/07/2004 1 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OI5L9
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 28/07/2004 1 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHQKK
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale SK26R 29/08/1999 1 Adult A. Butler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJ1MX
Calke Park (Poker's Leys), Ticknall SK32L 19/07/1998 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJ0XL
Calke Park (Poker's Leys), Ticknall SK32L 19/07/1998 1 Adult I. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Viles;T. Barnard vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WP605
Calke Park (Betty's Pool),Ticknall SK32R 10/08/1997 1 Adult I. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Viles vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OI35L
Stocksmoor Farm, Ashover Rd, Old Tupton SK36S 28/07/1997 3 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJ0N9
Calke Park (Betty's Pool),Ticknall SK32R 23/07/1997 2 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHNNZ
Calke Park (Betty's Pool),Ticknall SK32R 22/07/1997 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJ0KH
Calke Park (Betty's Pool),Ticknall SK32R 22/07/1997 1 Adult I. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Viles;T. Barnard vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WP5UW
Spring Wood NR, Calke, Melbourne SK32R 04/07/1997 1 Adult A. Russell vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJ0GB
Broadhurst Edge (plantation), New Mills SJ98Y 27/07/1990 1 Adult S.H. Hind vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHKYP
Fernhill Rd, Mellor SJ98U 21/07/1990 1 Adult I.F. Smith vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIUNB
Cobden Edge, Mellor SJ98Y 21/07/1990 1 Adult S.H. Hind vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIUNC
Foxholes Lane, Tansley (site not precise) SK36F 22/07/1989 3 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OITU3
Slagmill Plantation (nr old birch wood), Beeley Moor SK36E 05/08/1988 4 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OI081
Carr Vale NR,Bolsover SK47K 23/08/1987 1 Adult A. Jenkins vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHZX1
Allestree Park (Woodlands Rd car park), Derby SK34K 01/08/1986 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHZJE
Beeley Moor, Flash Lane (site not precise) SK26Z 03/08/1984 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHZ6N
Matlock (Teacher Training College) SK36A 11/08/1983 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIQ8W
Slagmill Plantation,Beeley Moor SK36E 31/08/1979 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHGNJ
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane SK46C 18/08/1979 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHXK1
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield SK46C 18/08/1979 1 Adult J.H. Johnson vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WP3RK
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane SK46C 04/08/1975 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHFJD
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield SK46C 04/08/1975 1 Adult J.H. Johnson vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPWOU
The Green, Hasland, Chesterfield SK36Z 03/08/1975 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHFJ4
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane SK46C 25/08/1965 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIHCR
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield SK46C 25/08/1965 1 Adult J.H. Johnson vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQ91Z
Newbold Rd, Chesterfield SK37R 28/07/1963 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHEFK
Newbold Rd, Chesterfield SK37R 14/08/1962 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHVTA
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane SK46C 01/08/1961 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIGXK
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield SK46C 01/08/1961 1 Adult J.H. Johnson vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WP9MG
Stocksmoor Farm, Cowlishaw Wood, Old Tupton SK36S 31/07/1961 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIGXI
Stocksmoor Farm, Cowlishaw Wood, Old Tupton SK36S 12/07/1961 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHVSG
Slagmill Plantation,Beeley Moor SK36E 31/07/1960 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIGU2
Slagmill Plantation,Beeley Moor SK36E 25/07/1960 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIGT9
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane SK46C 12/08/1959 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHVM0
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield SK46C 12/08/1959 1 Adult J.H. Johnson vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WP57N
Stocksmoor Farm, Cowlishaw Wood, Old Tupton SK36S 02/08/1959 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHE3K
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane SK46C 30/07/1959 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHE3F
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield SK46C 30/07/1959 1 Adult J.H. Johnson vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQ05C
Stocksmoor Farm, Cowlishaw Wood, Old Tupton SK36S 26/07/1959 8 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHE37
Stocksmoor Farm, Cowlishaw Wood, Old Tupton SK36S 22/07/1959 6 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHVLG
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane SK46C 18/07/1959 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHVL6
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield SK46C 18/07/1959 1 Adult J.H. Johnson vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPIPU
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane SK46C 16/07/1959 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHVKY
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield SK46C 16/07/1959 1 Adult J.H. Johnson vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPIPS
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane SK46C 15/07/1959 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIGCU
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield SK46C 15/07/1959 1 Adult J.H. Johnson vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPIPO
Stocksmoor Farm, Cowlishaw Wood, Old Tupton SK36S 11/07/1959 19 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHE2P
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane SK46C 10/07/1959 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIGB3
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield SK46C 10/07/1959 1 Adult J.H. Johnson vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQ03V
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane SK46C 08/07/1959 2 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHVK4
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield SK46C 08/07/1959 2 Adult J.H. Johnson vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WOOTD
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane SK46C 06/07/1959 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHVJY
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield SK46C 06/07/1959 1 Adult J.H. Johnson vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQ02J
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane SK46C 09/08/1957 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIDJI
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield SK46C 09/08/1957 1 Adult J.H. Johnson vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WOSOW
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precies) SK26Z 29/07/1956 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHDO4
Slagmill Plantation,Beeley Moor SK36E 01/08/1954 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHV8G
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane SK46C 15/09/1953 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHDL4
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield SK46C 15/09/1953 1 Adult J.H. Johnson vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WOQO1
Froggatt (site not precise) SK27N 04/08/1953 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHDKC
Slagmill Plantation,Beeley Moor SK36E 01/08/1953 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHDK9
Froggatt (site not precise) SK27N 03/09/1952 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHV6N
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane SK46C 03/09/1952 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHV6O
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield SK46C 03/09/1952 1 Adult J.H. Johnson vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPZDR
Willington, Derby (site not precise) SK22Y 23/07/1917 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OID81
Ashopton, Ladybower Resr (site not precise) SK18Y 01/01/1900 1 Adult E.A. Cockayne vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OICZL
Bakewell (site not precise) SK26J 02/08/1895 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OLG52
Little Eaton, Derby (site not precise) SK34Q 01/01/1890 1 Adult [VC57 Recorder] vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001TAGH3

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