Pinion-streaked Snout - Erebidae - Schrankia costaestrigalis
72.061 BF2484  – Pinion-streaked Snout  – Schrankia costaestrigalis  – (Stephens, 1834)
Adult Macro:  CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species – Good photographs maybe required – Can be confused with other species      
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Green –  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>.  >>  Erebidae  >> Hypenodinae
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  White-lined Snout, Pyralid Moths, Crambidae moths
ID pointers: A small and slender moth that can easily be mistaken for a pyralid or other micro-moth. Has a narrow forewing and a habit of sitting at a slight upright angle. Ground colour is a dull straw-brown with a darker triangular patch, central and along the leading edge. A large broad pale-straw band across the outer edge contrasts with the darker upper area. Through this outer band is often a pale whitish-cream streak that runs inwards from the tip.
Distribution:  (First record: 1973 )  –  A resident that is rare and locally distributed in Derbyshire. First recorded in 1973 and seems to be expanding its range in recent years. The recent records are centred around the NW and central parts of Derbyshire, with very few if any from southern areas.
General Comment: None
Flight Period: July /  August /  September /  October –  On the wing July – October.  Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Simon Roddis  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 7 November 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 16-22mm
Forewing: 9-11mm
First Recorded Year: 1973
Last Recorded By – Not Recorded
Last Recorded General Area – Not Recorded

Selected Images:  Darley Dale, Derbyshire – Simon Roddis © 



Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1973 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Schrankia costaestrigalis

Found 146 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 80 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 66 from Before 2020
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Schrankia costaestrigalis

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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: Schrankia costaestrigalis
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Schrankia costaestrigalis
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Schrankia costaestrigalis
AGR: -7.85%   |   Total % Change: -86%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Schrankia costaestrigalis
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Schrankia costaestrigalis

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 - Schrankia costaestrigalis – 146 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Birch ValeSK08I06/10/20251adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC47545024
upper cromford gardenSK25Y27/09/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC45677105
Birch ValeSK08I19/09/20251adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC47544172
Old Marble Mill, Ashford in the WaterSK16Z18/09/20251adultSteven Bellvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45464024
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S16/09/20251not recordedOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48224786
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S29/08/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48199298
upper cromford gardenSK25Y25/08/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44882026
MellorSJ98Z23/08/20252adultKnass, Davidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44769939
upper cromford gardenSK25Y22/08/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44789818
Allestree, DerbySK33P16/08/20251adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44548989
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S14/08/20251not recordedOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48189167
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G08/08/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48729382
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S25/07/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43874428
Longdendale, Torside Clough, Crags at mSK09T22/07/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43980557
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long Clough, Herod CloughSK09G21/07/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43980492
upper cromford gardenSK25Y18/07/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43616023
Cote Heath Allotments, BuxtonSK07R17/07/20251adultSteven Bellvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43581641
Dowstone Clough, Yellow SlacksSK09S17/07/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43980375
Buxton (w)SK07R13/07/20251adultWhite, Ianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43412239
Cromford MoorSK25X13/07/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43425749
Lowcroft, Buxton SK, UKSK07S13/07/20251AdultMarkCockervc57_irecords_extractiBRC43489681
White Knowle Road, BuxtonSK07R12/07/20251AdultMortin, Jonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43490965
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long Clough, Herod CloughSK09G11/07/20255adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43980187
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S10/07/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43626225
Birch ValeSK08I10/07/20251adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC47543903
Visitor Centre, Glossop SKJF, UKSK09U09/07/20251AdultAlex Leesvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43174351
Buxton (w)SK07R08/07/20251adultWhite, Ianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43227498
Longdendale, Long Gutter Edge WoodlandSK09U08/07/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43980030
Darwin ForestSK26X05/07/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43066074
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S30/06/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42933610
Cown Edge Farm marshSK09A30/06/20252adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43979928
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S28/06/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42897346
Cown Edge Farm marshSK09A17/06/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43979475
King's NewtonSK32Y05/09/20241adultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40387316
King's NewtonSK32Y02/09/20242adultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40386975
Glossop, Cown EdgeSK09A30/08/20241adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38473505
Birch ValeSK08I26/08/20241adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC39758940
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S07/08/20241adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37919654
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S01/08/20241adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37621967
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Herod CloughSK09G29/07/20241adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38130852
Birch ValeSK08I26/07/20241adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC39755383
upper cromford gardenSK25Y24/07/20241adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37334361
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S24/07/20241adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37499013
Froggatt, Hope ValleySK27N24/07/20241adultBarnacle, Bryanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38738218
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G20/07/20241adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38130610
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S19/07/20241adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37493335
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S17/07/20241adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37492712
Ashford Marble MillSK16Z17/07/20242adultSteven Bellvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40548675
Froggatt, Hope ValleySK27N15/07/20241adultBarnacle, Bryanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38662191
Quarndon, DerbyshireSK34F10/07/20241adultRachael and Dan Iveson-Brownvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37205101
upper cromford gardenSK25Y09/07/20241adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC36939753
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G09/07/20241adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36942252
Quarndon, DerbyshireSK34F09/07/20241adultRachael and Dan Iveson-Brownvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37205050
Ladycroft AveSK07S08/10/20231adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35076080
Lower Cromford GardenSK25Y28/09/20231adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34568987
Lower Cromford GardenSK25Y17/09/20231adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34568986
Woodland AveSK43R08/09/20233adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33497321
ChatsworthSK27K05/09/20231adultBilly Dykesvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39819427
Markham Vale , Seymour , DerbyshireSK47L30/08/20231adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC32741295
Woodland AveSK43R19/08/20231adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33497092
Glossop, Gnat Hole Rough FieldsSK09L19/08/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36337363
Woodland AveSK43R11/08/20232adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33497026
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S28/07/20231adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35077241
Ladycroft AveSK07S05/07/20231adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35075834
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S28/06/20232adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35077191
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S23/06/20231adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35076965
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G01/10/20221adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335436
Buxton SK, UKSK07S20/09/20221AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC28811523
Birch ValeSK08I14/09/20221adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34092289
Woodland AveSK43R02/09/20221adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33495294
Woodland AveSK43R13/08/20221adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33495153
Birch ValeSK08I15/07/20221adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34087510
Ladycroft AveSK07S15/07/20222adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35090033
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z11/09/20211adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34957537
Woodland AveSK43R24/08/20211adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33499381
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S20/08/20211adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35093563
Buxton SK, UKSK07L09/08/20211AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC22968052
Buxton SK, UKSK07S27/07/20211AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC22844421
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S28/07/20201adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35095607
The Mays, Malthouse Lane, FroggattSK27N24/07/20201adultBARNACLE, Mr B.&.Mrs.K.Danes_2019-2021504
The Mays, Malthouse Lane, FroggattSK27N25/08/20191adultBARNACLE, Mr B.&.Mrs.K.Danes_2019-2021996
The Mays, Malthouse Lane, FroggattSK27N04/08/20191adultBARNACLE, Mr B.&.Mrs.K.Danes_2019-20211115
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X27/07/20191AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ8ZB
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S26/07/20191adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35097305
The Mays, Malthouse Lane, FroggattSK27N21/07/20191adultBARNACLE, Mr B.&.Mrs.K.Danes_2019-20211288
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S16/07/20192adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35097167
Norton LeesSK38L11/07/20191adultMELLA, Mr P.J.Danes_2019-20211434
Havercroft RoadSK38L03/09/20181AdultTait, Malcolmvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36367583
Ladycroft AveSK07S01/09/20181adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC49167896
Birch ValeSK08I20/07/20181adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40106277
Ladycroft AveSK07S12/07/20182adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC49166915
Ladycroft AveSK07S08/07/20181adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC49166714
Birch ValeSK08I07/07/20181adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40106651
Ladycroft AveSK07S06/07/20181adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC49166581
Birch ValeSK08I03/07/20181adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40106550
Ladycroft AveSK07S23/09/20161adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41052231
Ladycroft AveSK07S19/09/20161adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41052224
Ladycroft AveSK07S11/09/20161adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41052200
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S23/07/20161AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34908765
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z22/07/20161AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC35028748
Yew Tree FarmSK36H03/06/20161adultSinnott, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38922721
Ladycroft AveSK07S04/09/20151adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48844947
Ladycroft AveSK07S21/08/20151adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48845548
Ladycroft AveSK07S09/08/20151adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48845127
Ladycroft AveSK07S07/08/20151adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48845059
Ladycroft AveSK07S31/07/20151adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48845838
Ladycroft AveSK07S21/07/20153adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48845500
Shirland-Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z13/07/20152AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC35070352
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S30/06/20151AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34907846
Ladycroft AveSK07S29/09/20141adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41013613
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S03/08/20141AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34906889
Birch Barn, New Mills Rd, Birch ValeSK08I05/07/20141AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKC9D
Ladycroft AveSK07S25/06/20141adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41013037
Ladycroft AveSK07S24/07/20131adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40991236
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R20/07/20131AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKBB1
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R20/07/20131AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ7RL
Clough Wood,Darley DaleSK26K10/08/20121AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL8XC
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R09/08/20121AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJVKA
The Hollies,Holly St,Stapenhill,Burton on TrentSK22K11/08/20111AdultP. Patrickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL3G4
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N24/07/20111AdultBarnacle, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL2H8
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N24/07/20111AdultB. Barnacle;K. Barnaclevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOWAZ
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R21/07/20111AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK73K
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R22/07/20101AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKVNF
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R21/07/20101AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKVKW
Flash Lane,Beeley MoorSK26X14/08/20091AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKPS4
Flash Lane,Beeley MoorSK26X07/08/20091AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK2GD
Drakelow NR (car park),Burton on TrentSK22F29/08/20081AdultM.J. Williams;R. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKLUI
Flash Lane,Beeley MoorSK26X29/08/20081AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKLVS
Drakelow NR (car park),Burton on TrentSK22F29/08/20081AdultM.J. Williams;R. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ6QB
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N25/07/20081AdultBarnacle, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK09T
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N25/07/20081AdultB. Barnacle;K. Barnaclevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPRMM
Glossop (Shire Hill Quarry)SK09M22/07/20081AdultColin Plantvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK070
Bristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R05/09/20071AdultS.L.P. Whiteleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJZ9U
DovedaleSK15L10/08/20071AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., SOAR, Mr W., DAWSON, Mr M.E., WHIvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKCRD
DovedaleSK15L10/08/20071AdultDave Budworth;M.E. Dawson;S.L.P. Whiteley;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ4E2
Bristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R23/07/20071AdultS.L.P. Whiteleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKHUC
Flash Lane,Beeley MoorSK26X09/08/200614AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJF9J
Flash Lane,Beeley MoorSK26X05/08/20069AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJF4Q
Flash Lane,Beeley Moor (site not precise)SK26Z13/07/20041AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHQA1
Clough Wood,Darley DaleSK26K11/08/20013AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ2DF
Flash Lane,Beeley MoorSK26X09/08/200114AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ2CD
Flash Lane,Beeley MoorSK26X23/07/199733AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ0KS
Via Gellia,CromfordSK25T12/07/19975AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ0HU
Farley Moor, Farley (site not precise)SK26W05/08/19952AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI2FP
Bonsal Wood, Bonsal (site not precise)SK25T06/07/19921AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIWA1
Hilton NR, Burton on TrentSK23K15/09/19731AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHWH7

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