The Confused       Common Rustic
Double Lobed - August 3rd 2008 - Kings Newton - Tony Davison
73.168 BF2336  – Double Lobed  – Lateroligia ophiogramma  – (Esper, 1793)
Adult Macro:  CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –      
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Green –  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>.  >>  Noctuidae  >> Xyleninae
ID Difficulty:  green  – easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: A small and slender moth that is uniquely marked making it quite distinctive. Forewing ground colour is a sandy, pale or dull reddish brown, with a rough triangular reddish brown or sandy brown patch along leading edge. The patch encloses the kidney mark which is pale centred. The lower edge of the patch is edged with white.
Distribution:  (Last record: 18 July 2025 at Buxton )  –  A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. A very scarce species in the county that seems to be confined to the river valleys of the south and east. Only a hand full of records each year.
General Comment: None Flight Period: July /  August –  On the wing July – August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – is attracted to light and sugar Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison, Dave Evans  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 24 February 2026 by TD ***
Wingspan: 32-35mm
Forewing: 13-16mm Food Plant: Canary-grass (Phalaris arundinacea), Reed sweet-grass (Glycera maxima).
Last Recorded Year: 2025
Last Recorded By – Steve Orridge
Last Recorded General Area – Buxton
Selected Images:  18th July 2024, Belper, Dave Evans©  /  Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

Double Lobed - Noctuidae - Apamea ophlogramma
Double Lobed – DaveEvans
Double Lobed - August 3rd 2008 - Kings Newton - Tony Davison
Double Lobed – August 3rd 2008 – Kings Newton – Tony Davison
Double Lobed - Noctuidae - Apamea ophlogramma
Double Lobed - August 3rd 2008 - Kings Newton - Tony Davison


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Double Lobed - 18th July 2024 - Belper - Dave Evans© Double Lobed 3rd August 2008 - Kings Newton - Tony Davison©

Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1981 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Lateroligia ophiogramma

Found 116 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 33 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 83 from Before 2020
Flying
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Lateroligia ophiogramma

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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: Lateroligia ophiogramma
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Lateroligia ophiogramma
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Lateroligia ophiogramma

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 - Lateroligia ophiogramma – 116 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S18/07/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43642313
BelperSK34U11/07/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43330581
Woodland AveSK43R05/07/20251adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48391194
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A05/08/20241adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39934834
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T04/08/20241adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38328143
Norton Lees, Sheffield, UKSK38L31/07/20241AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37566348
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z30/07/20241AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC37827826
Drakelow, Derbys.SK22F22/07/20241adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39954323
BelperSK34N18/07/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37187062
Haddon HallSK26I10/08/20231adultS.A.Orridge, L.Y.Orridge, M Dalevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35077419
Woodland AveSK43R28/07/20231adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33496836
Woodland AveSK43R21/07/20231adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33496768
Station Road, Darley DaleSK26R29/07/20221adultRoddis, Simonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35376620
Ladycroft AveSK07S27/07/20222adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35090345
Ladycroft AveSK07S19/07/20221adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35090184
Ladycroft AveSK07S17/07/20221adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35090109
Kirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K17/07/20221adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41045993
Woodland AveSK43R16/07/20221AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27846126
SandiacreSK43T16/07/20221adultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35176998
Grin Low, BuxtonSK07K09/08/20211adultS.A. Orridge, Lindsey and Rowan Wakefieldvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35093975
Grin Plantation, BuxtonSK07L09/08/20211adultS.A. Orridge, Lindsey and Rowan Wakefieldvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35094060
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S06/08/20211adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35093441
Buxton SK, UKSK07S26/07/20211AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC22844413
Woodland AveSK43R24/07/20211not recordedThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC46240286
Clarkes Plantation, Two Dales, MatlockSK26W23/07/20211adultBUDWORTH, Mr D.Danes_2019-2021114
Derbyshire, England, United KingdomSK07S17/07/20211AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC22889797
Not givenSK33A09/07/20211AdultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC20993058
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A09/07/20211adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35165207
Not givenSK22F08/07/20211AdultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC21020060
Drakelow, Derbys.SK22F08/07/20211adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38545903
Kirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K07/08/20201adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41040584
Longhurst Lane, MellorSJ98Z23/07/20201adultKNASS, Mr D.Danes_2019-2021511
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A24/06/20202adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35162981
Birch ValeSK08I29/07/20191adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35072766
BelperSK34U27/06/20191adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35549781
Ladycroft AveSK07S27/07/20182adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC49167302
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z02/08/20161adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33505017
Ladycroft AveSK07S21/08/20151adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48845554
Buxton SK, UKSK07S05/08/20151AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC22503806
Ladycroft AveSK07S04/08/20151adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48844926
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X19/07/20151AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQJFE
Cross Green Cottages,Flint Lane,South DarleySK26Q20/07/20141AdultR. Hawksworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLEQJ
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R11/08/20131AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLD7T
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R11/08/20131AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ7Z9
Ladycroft AveSK07S09/08/20131adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40991430
Macclesfield Rd, Whaley BridgeSK08A09/08/20131AdultA. Seymour;S.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPJV8
Backgarden of Broadway, Ripley DELJSK45A02/08/20131adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33509284
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R02/08/20131AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLCY1
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R02/08/20131AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPY27
Rosliston (National Forest Centre), SwadlincoteSK21N26/07/20131AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., PATRICK, Mr P., CLARKE, Mr D.A., vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKG3P
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z17/07/20131AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC36879446
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R14/08/20121AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL982
Shipley Park, Mapperley ResSK44G10/08/20121adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33515959
Shipley Park (Mapperley Resr), IlkestonSK44G10/08/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJVM1
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N26/07/20121AdultBarnacle, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL859
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N26/07/20121AdultB. Barnacle;K. Barnaclevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPSFG
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R13/08/20111AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL3KR
DovedaleSK15K01/08/20111AdultDavid Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL2Z9
DovedaleSK15K01/08/20111AdultDavid Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLFNR
Holmsfield Park Wood, Holmsfield, DronfieldSK37E26/07/20111AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK772
The Hollies,Holly St,Stapenhill,Burton on TrentSK22K26/06/20111AdultP. Patrickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL11K
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D03/08/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJQ2Z
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D02/08/20103AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJQ1T
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D01/08/20102AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKWBI
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D29/07/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKW4G
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D28/07/20102AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKW3A
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D27/07/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKW0C
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D26/07/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKVZ1
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D25/07/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKVX8
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D24/07/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKVTT
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D22/07/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKVO3
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D21/07/20102AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKVLX
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A18/07/20101AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK4EU
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D05/07/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJP4F
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D04/07/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJP2M
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D28/06/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKTTB
Drakelow NR (Minton's Lagoon), Burton on TrentSK22F24/07/20092AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKP2Q
Drakelow NR (Minton's Lagoon), Burton on TrentSK22F24/07/20092AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQEQK
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y15/07/20091AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34678542
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y02/08/20081AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34678541
Gallows Inn Close,IlkestonSK44Q26/07/20081AdultA.D. Pricevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKL8H
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R22/07/20081AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKKV6
Drakelow NR (car park),Burton on TrentSK22F12/07/20081AdultM.J. Williams;R. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJKHD
Drakelow NR (car park),Burton on TrentSK22F12/07/20081AdultM.J. Williams;R. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ6N9
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S20/07/20061AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OICSU
Westcroft Ave,Littleover,DerbySK33G21/07/20041AdultN.J. Wardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ6RH
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V13/07/20041AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ6CP
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A26/07/20031AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQE4H
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R15/07/20031AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ3TY
Clough Wood,Darley DaleSK26L21/07/20011AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJI47
Clough Wood,Darley DaleSK26L21/07/20011AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOX7W
Gallows Inn Close,IlkestonSK44Q05/08/20001AdultA.D. Pricevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ1YV
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R18/07/19991AdultA. Butler;B.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ1II
Gallows Inn, IlkestonSK44Q20/07/19981AdultA.D. Pricevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ0Y4
Calke Park (Betty's Pool),TicknallSK32R09/08/19971AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHNPD
Calke Park (Betty's Pool),TicknallSK32R09/08/19971AdultI. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Viles;T. Barnardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP5CP
Calke Park (Betty's Pool),TicknallSK32R23/07/19971AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ0L3
Calke Park (Betty's Pool),TicknallSK32R22/07/19971AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI32R
Stevens Rd, SandiacreSK43T19/08/19961AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ08E
Parkway, New MillsSK08D18/08/19961AdultJ. Pottsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJI07
Elvaston Park, DerbySK43B17/08/19961AdultDURO, Mr T., VILES, Mr I.M., TRAVERS-AYRE, Mr I., vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI2SL
Elvaston Park, DerbySK43B17/08/19961AdultI. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Viles;T. Barnard;T. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPEQK
Parkway, New MillsSK08D13/08/19961AdultJ. Pottsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIBP4
Parkway, New MillsSK08D03/08/19951AdultJ. Pottsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIZ9P
Parkway, New MillsSK08D28/07/19952AdultJ. Pottsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIZ6J
Parkway, New MillsSK08D24/07/19951AdultJ. Pottsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIZ54
Golden Brook NR, Breaston, Long Eaton (site not precise)SK43R15/07/19951AdultI. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Vilesvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJHCF
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S16/08/19931AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPEJI
Parkway, New MillsSK08D03/08/19901AdultJ. Pottsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIURM
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R01/07/19901AdultA. Braddockvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIUG2
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R01/07/19901AdultA. Braddockvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ53E
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R02/08/19871AdultA. Braddockvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIT3D
Pond House, Mapperley Res, IlkestonSK44G08/08/19861AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OISB2
Pond House, Mapperley Res, IlkestonSK44G25/07/19861AdultA. Braddockvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHZIS
Shipley Wood, Shipley ParkSK44L30/07/19821AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHYPO
Drummond Rd, IlkestonSK44R13/08/19811AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIO35

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