Angle-striped Sallow       White-spotted Pinion
73.213 BF2312  –  Noctuidae –  Xyleninae – Ipimorpha subtusa – The Olive – ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Adult Macro:  CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –       PDF Icon – click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines
Brown –  Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant    
Taxonomy:   Macro   >>  Noctuidae  >> Xyleninae
ID Difficulty:  green  – easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: A fairly small and broad-winged moth with olive brown ground colour. Striking yellowish cross-lines that are not parallel and the oval and kidney marks are also outlined. Centres slightly darker than ground colour. Wings slightly arched towards the tip and only, if at all, slightly hooked.
Distribution:  (Last record: 23 July 2024 at Sandiacre )  –  A resident that has always been locally distributed and generally uncommon in Derbyshire. Found in small isolated colonies where there are poplar trees and the majority of colonies are in the Trent Valley. Has become a rare species with only a few annual records.
Flight Period: July /  August /  September /  –  On the wing July – September. One generation Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 26 July 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 27-30mm
Forewing: 14-16mm Food Plant: Aspen (Populus tremulosa)
Last Recorded Year: July 2024
Last Recorded By – Paul Buxton
Last Recorded General Area – Sandiacre
IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

The Olive - Noctuidae - Ipimorpha subtusa
The Olive – Noctuidae – Ipimorpha subtusa
The Olive - Noctuidae - Ipimorpha subtusa
The Olive – Noctuidae – Ipimorpha subtusa
The Olive - Noctuidae - Ipimorpha subtusa
The Olive - Noctuidae - Ipimorpha subtusa

2312-the-olive2 The Olive - 2nd August 2003 - Melbourne Tony Davison©
2312-the-olive The Olive - 2nd August 2003 - Melbourne Tony Davison©

Distribution Map for Ipimorpha subtusa

Found 139 records
    ↳ 0 from After 2025
    ↳ 11 from 2020 - 2024
    ↳ 128 from Before 2020

If the Map Layers function fails, just refresh the page and it should be OK after. Use the +- zoom on the top left, or on a tablet, use two fingers to zoom. Remember, the last layer you ticked is the one which displays the popup information - they sit on top of each other - de-select then re-select, to see the popup values.

******* Choose ONLY one at a time, of either Monad, Tetrad or Hectad Distribution - each has it's own set of data. Also, the distribution maps cover ALL recorded data. *******

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.

Land-cover * shows the variety of land-cover within the VC57 area, based on the CORINE (Coordination of Information on the Environment) forty-four thematic classes of land-cover. This will show, to a greater or lesser degree, the number and variety of moths found in different land-cover types. The UK continues to operate within the Copernicus programme, with the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) providing Corine Land Cover (CLC) datasets for the UK and its territories.


NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Ipimorpha subtusa

⚠️ Please wait for the map to load fully – do not click the link shown.


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.

Visit NBN Site


Monthly Records By Year: Ipimorpha subtusa
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Monthly Counts By Year: Ipimorpha subtusa
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only. )


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

Shading shows moth presence between dates

Click the colour discs below to Select/De-select as Required

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


CUSUM Analysis: Ipimorpha subtusa
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 9 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 7 (July) to provide a full-year equivalent.

ⓘ 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 2002, reaching above average levels. The lowest population point occurred near 2000, 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: Ipimorpha subtusa
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Ipimorpha subtusa
( 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 - Ipimorpha subtusa – 139 records available

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

TaxonSite NameTetradYearDateCountStageSource
Ipimorpha subtusaDrakelow, Derbys.SK22F202412/08/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ipimorpha subtusaBelperSK34N202418/07/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ipimorpha subtusaSandiacreSK43S202423/07/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ipimorpha subtusaOrchid WoodSK43L202423/07/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ipimorpha subtusaChaddesden, DerbySK33T202417/07/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ipimorpha subtusaChaddesden, DerbySK33T202418/07/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ipimorpha subtusaBelperSK34U202307/08/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ipimorpha subtusaLower Cromford GardenSK25Y202211/08/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ipimorpha subtusaFindern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A202211/07/20223adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ipimorpha subtusaFindern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A202217/07/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ipimorpha subtusaSandiacreSK43T202219/07/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ipimorpha subtusaRepton (site not precise)SK32B201805/08/20181Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaWaingroves WoodsSK44E201818/07/20181adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ipimorpha subtusaWillington, Derby (site not precise)SK22Z201702/08/20171Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaAult Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S201102/08/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaHopwell Cottage Farm,OckbrookSK43H201102/08/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaBriar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V201123/07/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaThe Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R201125/07/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaBriar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V201123/07/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaThe Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R201001/08/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaAult Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S201007/08/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaThe Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R201008/08/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaLowes Hill,RipleySK35V201008/08/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaLowes Hill,RipleySK35V201007/07/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaDrakelow NR (Minton's Lagoon), Burton on TrentSK22F201024/07/20103Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaThe Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R201009/07/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaDrakelow NR (Minton's Lagoon), Burton on TrentSK22F201024/07/20103Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaThe Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R200907/08/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaThe Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R200915/08/20092Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaThe Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R200912/08/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaGlebe Rise,Littleover,DerbySK33H200904/07/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaThe Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R200806/08/20081Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaDrakelow NR (car park),Burton on TrentSK22F200829/08/20081Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaBriar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V200802/08/20081Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaBriar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V200802/08/20081Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaDrakelow NR (car park),Burton on TrentSK22F200829/08/20081Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaThe Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R200703/08/20071Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaThe Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R200709/08/20071Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaThe Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R200704/08/20071Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaThe Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R200705/08/20072Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaThe Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R200706/08/20071Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaThe Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R200708/08/20071Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaMain Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y200629/08/20061Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ipimorpha subtusaMain St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y200629/08/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaThe Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R200617/07/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaDrayton Ave,Mackworth,DerbySK33D200512/09/20051Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaDrayton Ave,Mackworth,DerbySK33D200512/09/20051Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaMain Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y200406/08/20041Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ipimorpha subtusaMain St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y200406/08/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaAult Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S200410/08/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaAult Hucknall, GlapwellSK46S200410/08/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaMain Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y200427/07/20041Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ipimorpha subtusaMidway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A200428/07/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaMain St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y200427/07/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaThe Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R200428/07/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaThe Hollies, Station Rd, Darley DaleSK26R200428/07/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaMelbourne, DerbyshireSK32X200301/08/20031adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ipimorpha subtusaMidway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A200326/07/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaFar Cross,Cavendish Park,MatlockSK36A200316/07/20032Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaMain Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y200210/08/20023Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ipimorpha subtusaMain St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y200210/08/20023Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaClough Wood,Darley BridgeSK26Q200225/05/200221Larvaevc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaClough Wood SSSI, Darley DaleSK26K200111/08/200122Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaClough Wood SSSI, Darley DaleSK26K200113/08/20014Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaCalke Park (Betty's Pool),TicknallSK32R200127/07/20015Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaClough Wood SSSI, Darley DaleSK26K200007/09/20001Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaCalke Park (Poker's Leys), TicknallSK32L200011/08/20001Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaCalke Park (Poker's Leys), TicknallSK32L200011/08/20001Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaSchool Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R199904/08/19991Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaForbes Hole LNR, Long EatonSK43W199902/07/19991Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaForbes Hole NR,Long EatonSK43W199902/07/19991Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaCalke Park (Poker's Leys), TicknallSK32L199821/08/19981Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaCalke Park (Poker's Leys), TicknallSK32L199821/08/19981Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaCalke Park,TicknallSK32R199709/08/19971Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaStevens Rd, SandiacreSK43T199714/08/19973Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaCalke Park (Betty's Pool),TicknallSK32R199710/08/19971Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaCalke Park, TicknallSK32R199709/08/19971Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaSpring Wood NR, Calke, TicknallSK32R199704/07/19971Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaLang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R199612/08/19961Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaElvaston Park (site not precise)SK43B199617/08/19961Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaLang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R199607/08/19961Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaStevens Rd, SandiacreSK43T199619/08/19961Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaElvaston Park (site not precise)SK43B199617/08/19961Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaLang Rd, AlvastonSK33R199410/08/19941Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaWilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R199426/07/19941Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaDorothy Ave, SandiacreSK43T199431/07/19941Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaDorothy Ave, SandiacreSK43T199431/07/19941Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaFar Cross,Cavendish Park,MatlockSK36A198611/08/19862Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaCarsington Ave, Allestree, DerbySK33J198305/08/19831Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaJohnnygate, Barlow, ChesterfieldSK37C198306/08/19831Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaCarsington Ave, Allestree, DerbySK33J198305/08/19831Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaJohnnygate, Barlow, ChesterfieldSK37C198306/08/19831Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaAskew Grove, ReptonSK32D198325/07/19833Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaKnighton St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C198201/08/19821Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaKnighton St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C198203/08/19821Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaKnighton St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C198206/08/19821Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaAskew Grove, ReptonSK32D198106/08/19811Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaThreepieces, Veron Lane, Kelstedge, AshoverSK36G197901/09/19791Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaWilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R197904/08/19791Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaWolds Rise, Cavendish Rd, MatlockSK36A197904/08/19792Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaHazelbarrow Farm, Norton, SheffieldSK38Q197808/09/19781Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaBack Lane,GlapwellSK46T197812/08/19782Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaHolly Wood NR, Edlaston, AshbourneSK14R197819/08/19789Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaWolds Rise, Cavendish Rd, MatlockSK36A197823/08/19781Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaBack Lane, GlapwellSK46T197812/08/19782Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaHolly Wood NR, Edlaston, AshbourneSK14R197714/09/19773Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaThe Field,Shipley,IlkestonSK44M197616/08/19761Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaAskew Grove, ReptonSK32D197501/01/19751Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaAskew Grove, ReptonSK32D197401/01/19742Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaWolds Rise, Cavendish Rd, MatlockSK36A197312/09/19731Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaNewbold Ave, ChesterfieldSK37R197004/08/19703Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaNewbold Ave, ChesterfieldSK37R197005/08/19702Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaNewbold Drive, ChesterfieldSK37R196810/08/19681Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaBerry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C196822/08/19681Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaBerry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C196824/08/19681Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaNewbold Drive, ChesterfieldSK37R196611/08/19661Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaNewbold Drive, ChesterfieldSK37R196411/09/19641Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaNewbold Drive, ChesterfieldSK37R196405/08/19642Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaNewbold Drive, ChesterfieldSK37R196410/08/19643Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaNewbold Drive, ChesterfieldSK37R196429/07/19641Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaSheepbridge area, Chesterfield (site not precise)SK37X196218/08/19621Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaNewbold Rd, ChesterfieldSK37R196219/08/19621Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaNewbold Rd, ChesterfieldSK37R196228/08/19621Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaSheepbridge area, Chesterfield (site not precise)SK37X196218/08/19621Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaBerry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C196004/08/19601Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaJohn St, Clay CrossSK36W196016/08/19601Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaBerry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C196004/08/19601Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaJohn St, Clay CrossSK36W196025/07/19601Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaRepton (site not precise)SK32B191805/08/19181Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaWillington, Derby (site not precise)SK22Z191702/08/19171Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaRepton (site not precise)SK32B190701/07/19071Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaBreadsall Moor (site not precise)SK34R190501/01/19051Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaBreadsall Moor (site not precise)SK34R190501/01/19051Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaLittle Eaton (site not precise)SK34Q188508/06/18851Larvaevc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaBretby area, Swadlincote (site not precise)SK22W188501/01/18851Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaBretby area, Swadlincote (site not precise)SK22W188501/01/18851Larvaevc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaBarrow on Trent, Derby (site not precise)SK32P188501/01/18851Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaBretby area, Swadlincote (site not precise)SK22W188501/01/18851Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ipimorpha subtusaBarrow on Trent, Derby (site not precise)SK32P188501/01/18851Adultvc57_danes_bc_data

Angle-striped Sallow       White-spotted Pinion

Copyright Tony Davison © 2025 www.derbyshiremoths.org

Scroll to Top