Bulrush Wainscot - Noctuidae - Nonagria typhae
73.136 BF2369  – Bulrush Wainscot  – Nonagria typhae  – (Thunberg, 1784)
Adult Macro:  CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>.  >>  Noctuidae  >> Xyleninae
ID Difficulty:  green  – easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: A large rather blunt winged moth with small blackish crescent shaped marks along outer wing fringe and fine arrowhead markings alongside. Ground colour a pale reddish-brown in the male and a light straw or greyish-straw in larger female. White veins are prominent
Distribution:  A resident that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found in river valleys throughout the county where Common Reed Mace or Bulrush occurs. It is not uncommon at isolated ponds in the north.
General Comment: None
Flight Period: August /  September –  On the wing August – September. Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 45-50mm
Forewing: 20-24mm
Food Plant: Reedmace (Typha latifolia) and lesser reedmace (T. angustifolia).
Specific Recorded History Dates for Common [Blue code Blue-coded] moths is not displayed/updated in this tab. However, all verified records for this moth are listed in the RECORDS tab below.

Selected Images:  Belper – Dave Evans© / Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©



Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1909 - 2025)  |  Immatures: (between 1800 - 2009)
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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 Nonagria typhae

Found 133 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 34 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 99 from Before 2020
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Nonagria typhae

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Monthly Records By Year: Nonagria typhae
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

First/Last Recorded Dates: Nonagria typhae
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Recordings By Year: Nonagria typhae
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Nonagria typhae
AGR: 0%   |   Total % Change: 0%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Nonagria typhae
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Nonagria typhae

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 - Nonagria typhae – 133 records available

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

Site Name Tetrad Date Count Stage Recorder Source RecordKey
mellor SJ98Z 09/09/2025 1 adult Knass, David vc57_irecords_extract iBRC45286066
Mellor SJ98Z 24/08/2025 1 adult Knass, David vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44769981
Belper SK34N 18/08/2025 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44651910
Chisworth, Ludworth Moor SJ99V 12/08/2025 1 adult Heintzen, Christian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC48740479
Belper, Derbyshire SK34N 25/07/2025 1 adult Newcombe, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC44350065
upper cromford garden SK25Y 22/07/2025 1 adult Ashton, Clive vc57_irecords_extract iBRC43736801
Staveley Derbyshire SK47H 22/07/2025 1 adult Morris, Sid vc57_irecords_extract iBRC43756874
Sandiacre Garden SK43T 19/07/2025 1 adult Milnes, Emily vc57_irecords_extract iBRC51128529
Shirland - Hallfieldgate Lane SK35Z 01/07/2025 1 adult Mahadevan, Nikki vc57_irecords_extract iBRC43304573
Drakelow, Derbys. SK22F 17/09/2024 1 adult Williams, Michael vc57_irecords_extract iBRC39954339
Woodland Ave SK43R 08/09/2024 1 adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC40311431
Inkersall garden SK47G 05/09/2024 1 adult Cambridge, Don vc57_irecords_extract iBRC38317503
Woodland Ave SK43R 30/08/2024 1 adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC40045372
Stonebroom. SK45E 29/08/2024 1 adult Bradley, Jonathan vc57_irecords_extract iBRC38239684
Markham Vale Derbyshire SK47L 26/08/2024 1 adult Morris, Sid vc57_irecords_extract iBRC38395963
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ SK33A 17/08/2024 1 adult Hallam, Brian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC39934942
Jim Mart Nature Reserve SK36S 17/08/2024 1 adult Mahadevan, Nikki vc57_irecords_extract iBRC37985565
Sandiacre SK43S 13/08/2024 2 adult paul buxton vc57_irecords_extract iBRC38076872
Chaddesden, Derby SK33T 31/07/2024 1 adult roome, martin vc57_irecords_extract iBRC38327898
Belper SK34N 30/07/2024 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC37596270
King's Newton SK32Y 29/07/2024 2 adult Soar, Will vc57_irecords_extract iBRC40386667
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ SK33A 23/07/2024 1 adult Hallam, Brian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC39934761
Findern Garden SK33A 10/09/2023 1 Adult Hallam, Brian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34638405
Findern Garden SK33A 08/09/2023 1 Adult Hallam, Brian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34638374
Markham Vale , Seymour , Derbyshire SK47L 07/09/2023 3 adult Morris, Sid vc57_irecords_extract iBRC32885939
Upper Cromford Garden SK25Y 01/09/2023 1 adult Ashton, Clive vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34568843
Upper Cromford Garden SK25Y 28/08/2023 1 adult Ashton, Clive vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34568842
Mellor SJ98Z 27/08/2023 1 adult Knass, David vc57_irecords_extract iBRC32712843
Belper SK34U 09/08/2023 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35296782
Ladycroft Ave SK07S 04/08/2023 1 adult Orridge, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35075764
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ SK33A 03/09/2022 1 adult Brian and Jean Hallam vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35167895
Woodland Ave SK43R 28/08/2020 1 adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC33502136
Marlborough Road, Long Eaton, Derbys SK43X 23/08/2020 1 adult Bryce, Marion vc57_irecords_extract iBRC17573399
Marlborough Road, Long Eaton, Derbys SK43X 20/08/2020 1 adult Bryce, Marion vc57_irecords_extract iBRC17560536
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UK SK28F 22/09/2019 1 adult Miles, Claire vc57_irecords_extract iBRC12279244
Carsington Resr (Rangers' Base) SK25K 04/10/2018 1 Adult B.J.N. Hill vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPUC1
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE SK37J 15/08/2018 1 adult Williamson, Andy vc57_irecords_extract iBRC45741542
Welbeck Drive, Wingerworth SK36T 30/07/2018 1 Adult B.J.N. Hill vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPTZJ
Pleasley Pit CP, Pleasley SK46X 08/09/2017 1 Adult B.J.N. Hill vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQGKS
Main Street, Kings Newton SK32Y 04/09/2017 1 Adult Soar, Will vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34062371
Jim Mart Nature Reserve SK36S 29/08/2016 1 Adult Mahadevan, Nikki vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34908830
Pleasley Pit CP, Pleasley SK46X 24/08/2016 1 Adult B.J.N. Hill vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WOV4Y
Shirland - Hallfieldgate Lane SK35Z 17/08/2016 1 Adult Mahadevan, Nikki vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35028833
Jim Mart Nature Reserve SK36S 16/08/2016 1 Adult Mahadevan, Nikki vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34908800
Pleasley Pit CP, Pleasley SK46X 10/10/2015 1 Adult B.J.N. Hill vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPTKN
Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote SK32A 21/08/2015 1 Adult M.J. Williams vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WOUX4
Jim Mart Nature Reserve SK36S 11/08/2015 1 Adult Mahadevan, Nikki vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34907920
Drakelow NR (Minton's Lagoon), Burton on Trent SK22F 13/09/2014 1 Adult M.J. Williams vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WOUPI
Jim Mart Nature Reserve SK36S 12/09/2014 1 Adult Mahadevan, Nikki vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34906907
Main Street, Kings Newton SK32Y 31/08/2014 1 Adult Soar, Will vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34679232
Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote SK32A 30/08/2014 1 Adult M.J. Williams vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WOUN5
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby SK33W 26/08/2013 1 Adult I. Gardler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OLDKM
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby SK33W 26/08/2013 1 Adult I. Gardler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPSL7
Backgarden Marehay SK34Z 25/08/2013 1 adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC33509678
Wood Lane,Newhall,Swadlincote SK22V 23/08/2013 1 Adult Dave Budworth vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJXKD
Wood Lane, Newhall, Swadlincote SK22V 23/08/2013 1 Adult Dave Budworth vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPK1I
Pleasley Pit CP, Pleasley SK46X 04/08/2013 1 Adult B.J.N. Hill vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQIK5
Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote SK32A 03/08/2013 1 Adult M.J. Williams vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OKEOT
Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote SK32A 03/08/2013 1 Adult M.J. Williams vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQIJ6
Pleasley NR (Pit Head) SK46X 29/08/2012 1 Adult B.J.N. Hill vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OL9SV
Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote SK32A 22/10/2011 1 Adult M.J. Williams vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OL571
Pleasley NR (Pit Head) SK46X 03/10/2011 1 Adult B.J.N. Hill vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJTV1
Lancaster Ave,Sandiacre SK43S 02/10/2011 1 Adult I.M. Viles vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OK87Q
Lancaster Ave,Sandiacre SK43S 01/10/2011 1 Adult I.M. Viles vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OL4XU
Drakelow NR,Burton on Trent SK22F 24/09/2011 11 Adult M.J. Williams vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OL4OC
Dovedale SK15K 29/08/2011 1 Adult David Grundy vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJTFO
Duffield Rd, Allestree, Derby SK34K 07/08/2011 1 Adult P. Smith vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OL3CY
Duffield Rd, Allestree, Derby SK34K 07/08/2011 1 Adult P. Smith vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPVQ7
Dovedale SK15K 01/08/2011 1 Adult David Grundy vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OL2YV
Dovedale SK15K 15/08/2010 1 Adult David Grundy vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OKWYV
Wilmot St,Long Eaton SK43R 19/09/2009 1 Adult B.G. Sewell vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJNG3
Briar Close,Newhall,Swadlincote SK22V 13/09/2009 1 Adult K. Peach vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OKQJG
Briar Close,Newhall,Swadlincote SK22V 13/09/2009 1 Adult K. Peach vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPCQ4
Repton (site not precise) SK32B 10/09/2009 1 Larvae H.C. Hayward vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPHM9
Repton (site not precise) SK32B 03/09/2009 1 Adult H.C. Hayward vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPCPG
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby SK33W 31/08/2009 1 Adult I. Gardler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OKQAW
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby SK33W 24/08/2009 1 Adult I. Gardler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OKQ4D
Elgar Drive,Sawley,Long Eaton SK43R 23/08/2009 1 Adult A. Braddock vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OKQ3Y
Midway, Derbys. SK32A 08/08/2009 1 adult Williams, Michael vc57_irecords_extract iBRC41991238
Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote SK32A 08/08/2009 1 Adult M.J. Williams vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OLFWI
Repton (site not precise) SK32B 01/08/2009 2 Adult H.C. Hayward vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQERT
Midway, Derbys. SK32A 25/07/2009 1 adult Williams, Michael vc57_irecords_extract iBRC41991146
Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote SK32A 25/07/2009 1 Adult M.J. Williams vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OKP5G
Wilmot St,Long Eaton SK43R 25/07/2009 1 Adult B.G. Sewell vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OKP6O
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 20/09/2006 1 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHUNH
Ladycroft Ave,Buxton SK07S 16/09/2006 1 Adult Orridge, Steve vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OI902
Ladycroft Ave, Buxton SK07S 16/09/2006 1 Adult Orridge, Steve vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WP6WR
Pleasley Park (centre clearing) SK56H 04/10/2005 1 Adult BUDWORTH, Mr D., STUBBS, Mr M.J., STUBBS, Mrs C., vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OI6ZC
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 26/09/2005 1 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJB6O
The Field,Shipley,Ilkeston SK44M 09/09/2004 1 Adult T. Duro vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJ84Y
The Field,Shipley,Ilkeston SK44M 09/09/2004 1 Adult T. Duro vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WOXH2
Charlesworth St,Carr Vale,Bolsover SK46U 15/08/2004 6 Adult N. Jones vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHQV6
The Field,Shipley,Ilkeston SK44M 04/08/2004 1 Adult T. Duro vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJ7F0
The Field,Shipley,Ilkeston SK44M 04/08/2004 1 Adult T. Duro vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQ6D2
Wood Lane,Newhall,Swadlincote SK22V 06/08/2003 1 Adult Dave Budworth vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJ45W
Wood Lane, Newhall, Swadlincote SK22V 06/08/2003 1 Adult Dave Budworth vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQE6R
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long Eaton SK43R 02/08/2003 1 Adult A. Braddock vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJ43F
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long Eaton SK43R 02/08/2003 1 Adult A. Braddock vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQE5Q
Main Street, Kings Newton SK32Y 21/07/2003 2 Adult Soar, Will vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34679231
Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne SK32Y 21/07/2003 2 Adult Soar, Will vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHP83
Main Street, Kings Newton SK32Y 10/08/2002 1 Adult Soar, Will vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34679230
Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne SK32Y 10/08/2002 1 Adult Soar, Will vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJ2VV
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long Eaton SK43R 26/08/2000 1 Adult A. Braddock vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJ20O
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long Eaton SK43R 26/08/2000 1 Adult A. Braddock vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQ5W2
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long Eaton SK43R 11/08/2000 1 Adult A. Braddock vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHOCH
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long Eaton SK43R 11/08/2000 1 Adult A. Braddock vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQ5VX
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale SK26R 02/09/1999 1 Adult A. Butler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OI3NS
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale SK26R 22/07/1999 1 Adult A. Butler vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJ1JC
The Field,Shipley,Ilkeston SK44M 25/09/1998 1 Adult T. Duro vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OI3G2
The Field,Shipley,Ilkeston SK44M 25/09/1998 1 Adult T. Duro vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WP61M
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long Eaton SK43R 18/09/1998 1 Adult A. Braddock vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJ16I
Calke Park (Betty's Pool),Ticknall SK32R 10/08/1997 2 Adult I. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Viles vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OJ0PF
Elvaston Park, Derby SK43B 18/08/1995 1 Adult DURO, Mr T., VILES, Mr I.M., TRAVERS-AYRE, Mr I., vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OI2HD
Elvaston Park, Derby SK43B 18/08/1995 1 Adult I. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Viles;K.V. Cooper;T. Barnard; vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WOQ13
The Field,Shipley,Ilkeston SK44M 17/08/1995 1 Adult T. Duro vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIZEA
The Field,Shipley,Ilkeston SK44M 17/08/1995 1 Adult T. Duro vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WQ5KI
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long Eaton SK43R 25/09/1993 1 Adult A. Braddock vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OI1Y7
Springfield Ave, Sandiacre SK43S 29/08/1993 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIXME
Woodlands, Combs, Chapel en le Frith SK07P 13/09/1991 1 Adult S.G. Price vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIVR2
Parkway, New Mills SK08D 09/08/1989 1 Adult J. Potts vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OITYJ
Carr Vale NR,Bolsover SK47K 27/07/1987 1 Adult A. Jenkins vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHZVL
Osbourne's Pond, Shipley Park, Ilkeston SK44H 27/01/1982 2 Pupae A. Braddock vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHYEQ
Drummond Rd, Ilkeston SK44R 04/08/1981 1 Adult T. Duro vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIO00
Atlow Mill, Derbs. SK24J 05/08/1979 1 Adult Jon F H Cole vc57_irecords_extract iBRC4726987
Askew Grove, Repton SK32D 13/08/1976 1 Adult D.A. Young vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHFSL
Askew Grove, Repton SK32D 13/08/1976 1 Adult D.A. Young vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WP3E3
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent SK23K 25/08/1974 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIIU8
Newbold Ave, Chesterfield SK37R 20/08/1960 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OIGUW
Repton (site not precise) SK32B 03/09/1909 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHDD9
Kirk Langley (site not precise) SK23Z 01/01/1905 1 Adult R.H. Fuller vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WOSAY
Kirk Langley (site not precise) SK23Z 01/01/1900 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OHD8J
Repton (site not precise) SK32B 01/01/1878 1 Larvae F.M. Spilsbury vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001WPQ22
Repton (site not precise) SK32B 01/01/1800 1 Larvae VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001OKEUL

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