Flounced Rustic       Bulrush Wainscot
73.134 BF2375  –  Noctuidae –  Xyleninae – Rhizedra lutosa – Large Wainscot – (Hübner, 1803) Adult Macro:  CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –       PDF Icon – click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines
Green –  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce        red – Red-listed
Taxonomy:   Macro   >>  Noctuidae  >> Xyleninae
ID Difficulty:  green  – easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: A species that varies in size. The large forewing is pointed or slightly hooked and is a light greyish-straw or reddish-straw. It is heavily dusted and streaked with black. Sometimes a hint of a cross-line formed of nondescript dots or spots. Fairly diagnostic due to the flight period.
Distribution:  A nationally vulnerable species and a resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. A reed-bed species and found where its food plant, Common Reed occurs. Prefers drier areas of reed beds where periodic drying out or changes in water levels produce stunted growth. Most numerous in the Trent Valley and Coal Measure areas of the county.
General Comment: None Flight Period: September /  October –  On the wing September – October. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 42-50mm
Forewing: 16-23mm Food Plant: Common Reed (Phragmites australis).
Last Recorded By – Not Recorded
Last Recorded General Area – Not Recorded
Selected Images:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

Large Wainscot - Noctuidae - Rhizedra lutosa
Large Wainscot – Noctuidae – Rhizedra lutosa
Large Wainscot - Noctuidae - Rhizedra lutosa
Large Wainscot – Noctuidae – Rhizedra lutosa
Large Wainscot - Noctuidae - Rhizedra lutosa
Large Wainscot – Noctuidae – Rhizedra lutosa
Large Wainscot - Noctuidae - Rhizedra lutosa
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Large Wainscot - Noctuidae - Rhizedra lutosa
Large Wainscot - Noctuidae - Rhizedra lutosa
Large Wainscot - Noctuidae - Rhizedra lutosa
Large Wainscot - Noctuidae - Rhizedra lutosa


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Distribution Map for Rhizedra lutosa

Found 157 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 25 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 132 from Before 2020
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Rhizedra lutosa

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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: Rhizedra lutosa
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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


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

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

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Rhizedra lutosa
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Rhizedra lutosa
( 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 - Rhizedra lutosa – 157 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageSource
upper cromford gardenSK25Y17/10/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
upper cromford gardenSK25Y16/10/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T16/10/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
HathersageSK28F10/10/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Birch ValeSK08I10/10/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Darwin ForestSK26X07/10/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
mellorSJ98Z06/10/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Markham Vale North tip , DerbyshireSK47L29/09/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Long eaton, Wensleydale RoadSK43R16/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
upper cromford gardenSK25Y21/10/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
BelperSK34U09/10/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Woodland AveSK43R08/10/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
SandiacreSK43T08/10/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Belper GardenSK34P07/10/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Woodland AveSK43R29/09/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X15/09/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern GardenSK33A21/07/20231Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ninelands RoadSK28F27/10/20222adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A22/10/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Birch ValeSK08I07/10/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A23/09/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Kirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K17/10/20211adultvc57_irecords_extract
Drakelow, Derbys.SK22F09/10/20215adultvc57_irecords_extract
Woodland AveSK43R26/09/20211adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y08/09/20211Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X04/11/20191Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Not givenSK36C26/09/20191Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Forbes HoleSK43W22/07/20191adultvc57_irecords_extract
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X04/11/20181Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X22/10/20181Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X21/10/20183Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X20/10/20181Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X17/10/20185Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X14/10/20183Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X17/09/20181Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X16/10/20171Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Bolsover CastleSK47Q29/10/20161Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Back Lane, GlapwellSK46T17/10/20161Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X25/09/20161Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Clover Close, ElvastonSK43B08/09/20161adultvc57_irecords_extract
Back Lane, GlapwellSK46T06/11/20151Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X06/11/20151Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X31/10/20151Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X17/10/20151Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Briar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V03/10/20151Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Briar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V03/10/20151Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Shirland-Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z16/08/20151Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Hillside, Findern, DerbySK33A31/10/20141Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X25/10/20141Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X18/10/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X25/09/20132Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R24/09/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R24/09/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Pleasley NR (Pit Head)SK46X15/08/20121Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R22/10/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Holly St,Stapenhill,Burton on TrentSK22K21/10/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R21/10/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Pleasley NR (Pit Head)SK46X15/10/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Marlborough Rd,Long EatonSK43X14/10/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Marlborough Rd,Long EatonSK43X14/10/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R13/10/20112Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X13/10/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X13/10/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X12/10/20111adultvc57_irecords_extract
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W11/10/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R05/10/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Welbeck Drive,WingerworthSK36T05/10/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Elgar Drive,Sawley,Long EatonSK43R05/10/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R04/10/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Pleasley NR (Pit Head)SK46X01/10/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R30/09/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R29/09/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R28/09/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R22/09/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W22/09/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R20/09/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Elgar Drive,Sawley,Long EatonSK43R06/10/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Drakelow NR (car park),Burton on TrentSK22F18/09/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Drakelow NR (car park),Burton on TrentSK22F18/09/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Drakelow NR,Burton on TrentSK22F29/09/20071Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Drakelow NR,Burton on TrentSK22F29/09/20071Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Foremark Reservoir, DerbyshireSK32H29/10/20061adultvc57_irecords_extract
Foremark Resr, TicknallSK32H29/10/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Briar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V27/10/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Briar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V27/10/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V23/10/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wood Lane, Newhall, SwadlincoteSK22V23/10/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Elgar Drive,Sawley,Long EatonSK43R16/10/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Whitwell Wood (centre area), Whitwell, WorksopSK57J15/10/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R12/10/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X10/10/20061adultvc57_irecords_extract
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X10/10/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Briar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V07/10/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Briar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V07/10/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R04/10/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X29/09/20061adultvc57_irecords_extract
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X29/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Church St,Holloway,MatlockSK35I26/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R25/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A22/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y15/09/20061Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y15/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V14/10/20051Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V13/10/20051Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V13/10/20051Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N21/09/20051Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N21/09/20051Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R16/10/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R29/09/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R28/09/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X27/09/20041adultvc57_irecords_extract
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X27/09/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R15/10/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R15/10/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A16/09/20021Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R16/10/20011Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R15/10/20011Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R30/09/20001Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R30/09/20001Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R03/10/19981Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Cotmanhay,IlkestonSK44S31/10/19961Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Cotmanhay, IlkestonSK44S31/10/19961Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Field,Shipley,IlkestonSK44M12/10/19951Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Field,Shipley,IlkestonSK44M12/10/19951Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Lings Close, IlkestonSK44S13/11/19931Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Lings Close, IlkestonSK44S13/11/19931Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Lang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R04/10/19931Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R20/09/19931Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R19/10/19921Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R08/10/19921Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R21/09/19921Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R28/10/19913Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R25/10/19911Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R25/10/19911Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R21/10/19911Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R16/10/19911Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R15/10/19912Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R14/10/19911Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot Drive, Sawley, Long EatonSK43W14/10/19913Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43W14/10/19913Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R13/10/19912Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R12/10/19911Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R10/10/19911Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R05/10/19911Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R24/10/19901Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R20/10/19871Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Threepieces, Veron Lane, Kelstedge, AshoverSK36G20/10/19841Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wolds Rise, Cavendish Rd, MatlockSK36A13/10/19792Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Welbeck Rd, BolsoverSK47Q12/10/19691Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, GlapwellSK46S07/10/19681Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Newbold Drive, ChesterfieldSK37R20/09/19651Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C08/10/19591Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C08/10/19591Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne LaneSK46C05/10/19591Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C05/10/19591Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T01/10/19591Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Moorend, BeeleySK26T01/10/19591Adultvc57_danes_bc_data

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