Clouded-bordered Brindle       Rustic Shoulder-knot
73.157 BF2333  –  Noctuidae –  Xyleninae – Apamea anceps – Large Nutmeg – ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Adult Macro:  CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species – Good photographs maybe required – Can be confused with other species       PDF Icon – click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines
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:  Rustic Shoulder-knot; Clouded-bordered Brindle
ID pointers: A large and long-winged moth. Ground colour variable from a “nutmeg-brown”, pale straw to sand brown or greyish brown. The oval and kidney marks are pale and obvious. The forewing is intricately patterned with pale marbling and darker panels, especially near the outer edge. Forewing slightly pointed.Two obscure pale cross-bands, one near the base and the other near the trailing edge.
Distribution:  (Last record: 25 June 2023 at Sandiacre )  –  In 1986 described as a rare vagrant to Derbyshire. A species that appears to
be a scarce and localised resident and one that is only recorded each year in small numbers. No records/reports in 2024
General Comment: None Flight Period: June /  July –  On the wing June – July. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – but can be disturbed during the day Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Simon Roddis  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 13 January 2026 by TD ***
Wingspan: 35-40mm
Forewing: 16-21mm Food Plant: Annual meadow-grass (Poa annua) and Cock’s-foot (Dactylis glomerata).
Last Recorded Year: 2023
Last Recorded By – Emily Milnes
Last Recorded General Area – Sandiacre
Selected Images:  Darley Dale, Derbyshire – Simon Roddis©

Large Nutmeg - Noctuidae - Apamea anceps
Large Nutmeg – Apamea anceps – Simon Roddis
Large Nutmeg - Noctuidae - Apamea anceps


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Large Nutmeg - 15th October 2012 - Melbourne - Tony Davison©

Distribution Map for Apamea anceps

Found 117 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 13 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 104 from Before 2020
Flying
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Apamea anceps

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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: Apamea anceps
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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


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

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Recordings By Year: Apamea anceps
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Apamea anceps
AGR: 0.87%   |   Total % Change: 20%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Apamea anceps
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Apamea anceps
( 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 2020-2026.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Apamea anceps – 117 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageSource
SandiacreSK43T25/06/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
SandiacreSK43T23/06/20232adultvc57_irecords_extract
SandiacreSK43T10/06/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern GardenSK33A10/06/20234Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern GardenSK33A09/06/20231Adultvc57_irecords_extract
EA depotSK43G28/06/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
EA depotSK43G22/06/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Woodland AveSK43R17/06/20221Adultvc57_irecords_extract
SandiacreSK43T14/06/20222adultvc57_irecords_extract
SandiacreSK43T10/06/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
SandiacreSK43T09/06/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A07/06/20211adultvc57_irecords_extract
Woodland AveSK43R14/06/20201adultvc57_irecords_extract
Long Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X01/08/20191Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A09/07/20191adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A05/07/20191adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A30/06/20191adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A21/06/20191adultvc57_irecords_extract
Hillside, Findern, DerbySK33A17/06/20161Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W03/07/20151Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z09/06/20141adultvc57_irecords_extract
The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, GlapwellSK46S09/07/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, GlapwellSK46S09/07/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, GlapwellSK46S08/07/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, GlapwellSK46S08/07/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, GlapwellSK46S21/06/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, GlapwellSK46S21/06/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, GlapwellSK46S17/06/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, GlapwellSK46S17/06/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Duffield Rd, Allestree, DerbySK34K04/06/20121Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Duffield Rd, Allestree, DerbySK34K04/06/20121Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y01/06/20121Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y01/06/20121Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Oaks Barn Cottage, Monyash Rd, Over Haddon, BakewellSK26D26/06/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z15/06/20111adultvc57_irecords_extract
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z15/06/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Calke Park (Betty's Pool),TicknallSK32U03/06/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R25/05/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Repton (site not precise)SK32B01/07/20071Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y11/06/20071Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y09/06/20071Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Repton (site not precise)SK32B01/07/20052Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S16/06/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ault Hucknall, GlapwellSK46S16/06/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R24/06/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R24/06/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S19/06/20022Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ault Hucknall, GlapwellSK46S19/06/20022Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S16/06/20021Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ault Hucknall, GlapwellSK46S16/06/20021Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Stevens Rd, SandiacreSK43T24/07/19971Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Stevens Rd, SandiacreSK43T24/07/19971Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R10/06/19971Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R10/06/19971Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Lancaster Ave,SandiacreSK43S10/07/19961Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Lancaster Ave,SandiacreSK43S10/07/19961Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R30/06/19951Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R30/06/19941Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Atlow Mill, Derbs.SK24J23/07/19721Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Atlow Mill, Derbs.SK24J21/07/19721Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C03/07/19611Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C03/07/19611Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C02/08/19601Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C02/08/19601Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C01/07/19591Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C01/07/19591Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C18/06/19591Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C18/06/19591Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C15/06/19591Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C15/06/19591Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C01/08/19581Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C01/08/19581Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Cat Hole, HolymoorsideSK36I26/07/19581Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C20/07/19583Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C20/07/19583Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C16/07/19581Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C16/07/19581Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C15/07/19581Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C15/07/19581Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C13/07/19581Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C13/07/19581Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C15/07/19571Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C15/07/19571Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C10/07/19571Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C10/07/19571Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C07/07/19572Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C07/07/19572Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C06/07/19572Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C06/07/19572Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C05/07/19571Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C05/07/19571Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C29/06/19572Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C29/06/19572Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C21/06/19551Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C21/06/19551Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C22/06/19541Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C22/06/19541Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C01/06/19549Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C01/06/19549Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C16/07/19531Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C16/07/19531Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C08/07/19531Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C08/07/19531Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C02/07/19531Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C02/07/19531Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C28/06/19531Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C28/06/19531Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Repton (site not precise)SK32B01/07/19071Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Repton (site not precise)SK32B01/07/19052Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Little Eaton (site not precise)SK34R01/01/19051Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Little Eaton (site not precise)SK34R01/01/19001Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Bretby area, Swadlincote (site not precise)SK22W01/01/18851Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Barrow on Trent, Derby (site not precise)SK32P01/01/18851Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Bretby area, Swadlincote (site not precise)SK22W01/01/18851Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Barrow on Trent, Derby (site not precise)SK32P01/01/18851Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Repton (site not precise)SK32B01/01/18781Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Repton (site not precise)SK32B01/01/18001Adultvc57_danes_bc_data

Clouded-bordered Brindle       Rustic Shoulder-knot

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