73.100 BF2391 – Silky Wainscot – Chilodes maritima – (Tauscher, 1806)
Adult Macro: CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species – Good photographs maybe required – 
– click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines
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– Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
– care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required. ID pointers: A slender and narrow-winged moth with leading edge of wing curved, outer edge angular and tip pointed. Forewing is a light greyish-straw colour. A silky white hind wing. All features are diagnostic. There are delicate streaks across the wing and a small row of black spots along outer edge.
Distribution: (Last record: 12 July 2025 at Belper ) – A scarce species in Derbyshire which is now thinly and locally spread across the county. Four records to 1985. Six more in the 1990’s and one in 2008. During the period 2013 – 2018 only 4 individuals recorded, all from the south of the county. 17 records between 2019-2024.
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 24 February 2026 by TD ***
Forewing: 13-15mm
Last Recorded Year: 2025
Last Recorded By – Dave Newcombe
Last Recorded General Area – Belper
Selected Images:
20th June 2023 – Belper – Dave Evans©
Image Gallery
Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1972 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Chilodes maritima
Found 44 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 21 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 23 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 21 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 23 from Before 2020
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Bedrock Geology ** indirectly affects moth distribution by influencing the type of habitat and food plants available in an area. In turn, this may affect the types of moths that can thrive, or where they can most likely be found.
NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Chilodes maritima
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Monthly Records By Year:
Chilodes maritima
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Chilodes maritima
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Chilodes maritima
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Chilodes maritima
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Chilodes maritima
AGR: 0% | Total % Change: 0%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Chilodes maritima
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Chilodes maritima
Chilodes maritima
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 - Chilodes maritima – 44 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belper, Derbyshire | SK34N | 12/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Newcombe, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC44188684 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 05/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC48391224 |
| Allestree | SK34K | 01/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Watson, Mick | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC48398760 |
| Markham Vale Derbyshire | SK47K | 09/08/2024 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37840583 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 18/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40044882 |
| Markham Vale South Tip | SK47K | 26/06/2024 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36697373 |
| Haddon Hall | SK26I | 10/08/2023 | 1 | adult | S.A.Orridge, L.Y.Orridge, M Dale | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35077384 |
| Markham Vale Derbyshire | SK47L | 10/08/2023 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC32410415 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 21/07/2023 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33496796 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 07/07/2023 | 3 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33496722 |
| Hathersage, Derbyshire, UK | SK28F | 24/06/2023 | 1 | adult | Miles, Claire | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC31129817 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 23/06/2023 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33496550 |
| Belper | SK34U | 20/06/2023 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35295438 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 19/07/2022 | 1 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC27846295 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 24/07/2021 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33499103 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 20/07/2021 | 3 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33499010 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 18/07/2021 | 2 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33498878 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 08/07/2021 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33498728 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 02/07/2021 | 2 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33498610 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 06/08/2020 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33501964 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 02/06/2020 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33500913 |
| Waingroves Woods | SK44E | 18/07/2018 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33503330 |
| Straw's Bridge, Ilkeston, Meadow near Sustrans Cycle Track | SK44K | 11/08/2016 | 1 | adult | Bryce, Marion | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC3859132 |
| Trent Lock | SK43V | 16/07/2016 | 1 | Adult | Bryce, Marion | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC3679564 |
| Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33W | 18/07/2015 | 1 | Adult | I. Gardler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPKXD |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 04/07/2015 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPI1X |
| Back Lane,Glapwell | SK46T | 27/07/2012 | 12 | Adult | H.E. Beaumont;J. Culpin | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKEM7 |
| Back Lane, Glapwell | SK46T | 27/07/2012 | 12 | Adult | H.E. Beaumont;J. Culpin | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP1Y4 |
| Lancaster Ave,Sandiacre | SK43S | 01/08/2011 | 1 | Adult | I.M. Viles | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OL327 |
| Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33W | 20/07/2011 | 1 | Adult | I. Gardler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOWAP |
| Lancaster Ave,Sandiacre | SK43S | 03/06/2011 | 1 | Adult | I.M. Viles | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OL07K |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 25/07/2008 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OK0AP |
| Golden Brook NR, Sawley | SK43R | 13/06/1997 | 1 | Adult | VILES, Mr I.M., BARNARD, Mr T., TRAVERS-AYRE, Mr I | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHNKA |
| Golden Brook NR, Sawley | SK43R | 13/06/1997 | 1 | Adult | A.D. Price;I. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Viles;T. Barnard | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPEWX |
| Williamthorpe Ponds NR, Williamthorpe | SK46I | 02/08/1996 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth;F. Harrison;I. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Vil | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOS59 |
| Holbrook Heath, Killamarsh | SK48K | 30/07/1994 | 2 | Adult | H.E. Beaumont | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHMJY |
| Lang Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33R | 30/06/1992 | 1 | Adult | I. Travers-Ayre | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOMUY |
| Forbes Hole, Long Eaton | SK43W | 27/06/1992 | 2 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIW6V |
| Forbes Hole NR,Long Eaton | SK43W | 27/06/1992 | 2 | Adult | A. Braddock;I. Travers-Ayre | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOMUO |
| Wilmot St, Sawley, Long Eaton | SK43R | 07/06/1992 | 1 | Adult | A. Braddock | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIVYP |
| Wilmot St, Sawley, Long Eaton | SK43R | 04/07/1985 | 1 | Adult | A. Braddock | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIRFU |
| Wolds Rise, Cavendish Rd, Matlock | SK36A | 04/08/1981 | 1 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQ3N2 |
| Wolds Rise, Cavendish Rd, Matlock | SK36A | 04/09/1978 | 1 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHGFD |
| Highfield Rd, Chesterfield | SK37Q | 21/07/1972 | 1 | Adult | T.W. Harman | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP393 |