73.157 BF2333 – Large Nutmeg – Apamea anceps – ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Adult Macro: CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species – Good photographs may be required – 
– click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines
– click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines
– Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
– 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 be a scarce and localised resident and one that is only recorded each year in small numbers. No records/reports in 2024
*** Last updated on 13 January 2026 by TD ***
Forewing: 16-21mm
Last Recorded Year: 2023
Last Recorded By – Emily Milnes
Last Recorded General Area – Sandiacre
Selected Images: Darley Dale, Derbyshire – Simon Roddis©
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1905 - 2023)
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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 Apamea anceps
Found 105 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 13 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 92 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 13 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 92 from Before 2020
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Apamea anceps
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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
Apamea anceps
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 – 105 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandiacre | SK43T | 25/06/2023 | 1 | adult | Milnes, Emily | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34377409 |
| Sandiacre | SK43T | 23/06/2023 | 2 | adult | Milnes, Emily | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34377312 |
| Findern Garden | SK33A | 10/06/2023 | 4 | Adult | Hallam, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34637275 |
| Sandiacre | SK43T | 10/06/2023 | 1 | adult | Milnes, Emily | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34341357 |
| Findern Garden | SK33A | 09/06/2023 | 1 | Adult | Hallam, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34637228 |
| EA depot | SK43G | 28/06/2022 | 1 | adult | Collins, Stuart | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC28766687 |
| EA depot | SK43G | 22/06/2022 | 1 | adult | Collins, Stuart | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC28766510 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 17/06/2022 | 1 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC27845874 |
| Sandiacre | SK43T | 14/06/2022 | 2 | adult | Milnes, Emily | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35176537 |
| Sandiacre | SK43T | 10/06/2022 | 1 | adult | Milnes, Emily | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35176400 |
| Sandiacre | SK43T | 09/06/2022 | 1 | adult | Milnes, Emily | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35176264 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 07/06/2021 | 1 | adult | Brian and Jean Hallam | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35164658 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 14/06/2020 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33501044 |
| Long Eaton - Marlborough Road | SK43X | 01/08/2019 | 1 | Adult | Bryce, Marion | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34620102 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 09/07/2019 | 1 | adult | Brian and Jean Hallam | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35161467 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 05/07/2019 | 1 | adult | Brian and Jean Hallam | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35161424 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 30/06/2019 | 1 | adult | Brian and Jean Hallam | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35161378 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 21/06/2019 | 1 | adult | Brian and Jean Hallam | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35161292 |
| Hillside, Findern, Derby | SK33A | 17/06/2016 | 1 | Adult | Hallam, Brian | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPIAJ |
| Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33W | 03/07/2015 | 1 | Adult | I. Gardler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPKRO |
| Backgarden Marehay | SK34Z | 09/06/2014 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33506500 |
| The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, Glapwell | SK46S | 09/07/2013 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJWRK |
| The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, Glapwell | SK46S | 09/07/2013 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPC7Y |
| The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, Glapwell | SK46S | 08/07/2013 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJWQN |
| The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, Glapwell | SK46S | 21/06/2013 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKARP |
| The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, Glapwell | SK46S | 17/06/2013 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPMHT |
| Duffield Rd, Allestree, Derby | SK34K | 04/06/2012 | 1 | Adult | P. Smith | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPM0Y |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 01/06/2012 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34676109 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 01/06/2012 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OK8QI |
| Oaks Barn Cottage, Monyash Rd, Over Haddon, Bakewell | SK26D | 26/06/2011 | 1 | Adult | D.A. Clarke | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJS2Z |
| Backgarden Marehay | SK34Z | 15/06/2011 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33512677 |
| Bamford St,Ripley | SK34Z | 15/06/2011 | 1 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJRVI |
| Calke Park (Betty's Pool),Ticknall | SK32U | 03/06/2011 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth;D.A. Clarke;P. Patrick | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OL06N |
| The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale | SK26R | 25/05/2011 | 1 | Adult | Roddis, Simon | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKZSO |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/07/2007 | 1 | Adult | H.C. Hayward | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPHJL |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 11/06/2007 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34676108 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 09/06/2007 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34676107 |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/07/2005 | 2 | Adult | H.C. Hayward | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPV93 |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 16/06/2004 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI5BH |
| Ault Hucknall, Glapwell | SK46S | 16/06/2004 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPP1R |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 19/06/2002 | 2 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI45H |
| Ault Hucknall, Glapwell | SK46S | 19/06/2002 | 2 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQDTC |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 16/06/2002 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHONU |
| Ault Hucknall, Glapwell | SK46S | 16/06/2002 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQDT3 |
| Stevens Rd, Sandiacre | SK43T | 24/07/1997 | 1 | Adult | T. Barnard | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP5BA |
| Wilmot St, Sawley, Long Eaton | SK43R | 10/06/1997 | 1 | Adult | A. Braddock | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPEVZ |
| Lancaster Ave,Sandiacre | SK43S | 10/07/1996 | 1 | Adult | I.M. Viles | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQ45D |
| Wilmot St, Sawley, Long Eaton | SK43R | 30/06/1995 | 1 | Adult | A. Braddock | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHMQE |
| Atlow Mill, Derbs. | SK24J | 23/07/1972 | 1 | Adult | Jon F H Cole | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC4736922 |
| Atlow Mill, Derbs. | SK24J | 21/07/1972 | 1 | Adult | Jon F H Cole | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC4736923 |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 03/07/1961 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIGWP |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 03/07/1961 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP7S9 |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 02/08/1960 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHEAI |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 02/08/1960 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP9LP |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 01/07/1959 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIG5Y |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 01/07/1959 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOORE |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 18/06/1959 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDY0 |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 18/06/1959 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPZHK |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 15/06/1959 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDXF |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 15/06/1959 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPZHD |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 01/08/1958 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHVF5 |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 01/08/1958 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPQDK |
| Cat Hole, Holymoorside | SK36I | 26/07/1958 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDSX |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 20/07/1958 | 3 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIFQP |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 20/07/1958 | 3 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPQDD |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 16/07/1958 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIFQ3 |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 16/07/1958 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP55K |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 15/07/1958 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIFQ0 |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 15/07/1958 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP55J |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 13/07/1958 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIFPZ |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 13/07/1958 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP55G |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 15/07/1957 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDOK |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 15/07/1957 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPQBL |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 10/07/1957 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDOE |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 10/07/1957 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPQBF |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 07/07/1957 | 2 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDOD |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 07/07/1957 | 2 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPQBC |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 06/07/1957 | 2 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDOC |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 06/07/1957 | 2 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPQBA |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 05/07/1957 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDOA |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 05/07/1957 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOQQ8 |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 29/06/1957 | 2 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIDJ3 |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 29/06/1957 | 2 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOQPZ |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 21/06/1955 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDLZ |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 21/06/1955 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOSMO |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 22/06/1954 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHV7R |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 22/06/1954 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPQ7E |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 01/06/1954 | 9 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJHPN |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 01/06/1954 | 9 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPQ76 |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 16/07/1953 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJHP0 |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 16/07/1953 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPQ71 |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 08/07/1953 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIDDY |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 08/07/1953 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPQ6U |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 02/07/1953 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHV7H |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 02/07/1953 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPQ6D |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 28/06/1953 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHV72 |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 28/06/1953 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPQ63 |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/07/1907 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHD6B |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/07/1905 | 2 | Adult | [VC57 Recorder] | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001TAGDU |
| Little Eaton (site not precise) | SK34R | 01/01/1905 | 1 | Adult | G. Pike | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPZA3 |
| Little Eaton (site not precise) | SK34R | 01/01/1900 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHD1U |
| Bretby area, Swadlincote (site not precise) | SK22W | 01/01/1885 | 1 | Adult | T. Gibbs | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP37M |
| Barrow on Trent, Derby (site not precise) | SK32P | 01/01/1885 | 1 | Adult | G.A. Smallwood | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPQ36 |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/01/1878 | 1 | Adult | F.M. Spilsbury | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPZ88 |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/01/1800 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJYI8 |