27.001 BF870
– Four-spotted Yellowneck – Oegoconia quadripuncta – (Haworth, 1828)
Adult Micro:
CAT 4
– Dissection required –
Leaf-miner:
CAT A
– Recorded accepted without the leaf or a photo –
Larval Case:
C1
– Distinctive Species –
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Verification Notes: Despite being the commonest member of the genus, it cannot be identified to species without dissection.
Leaf-miner:
CAT A
– Recorded accepted without the leaf or a photo –
Larval Case:
C1
– Distinctive Species –
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Verification Notes: Despite being the commonest member of the genus, it cannot be identified to species without dissection.
– Uncommon / Scarce
– difficult to identify – detailed examination required, often a Gen Det and/or specimen and quality photographs are required.
Confusion Species: O.deauratella and O.caradjal
ID pointers: The moths rest flat and close to the ground with their wings slightly overlapping. The forewings are narrow and rounded at the apex and are mainly striped as brown and pale creamy yellow cross-bands. Quite a distinctive looking micro moth.Please record all undetermined Oegoconia as Oegoconia agg.
Distribution:
Status in the county unknown as there are two other species in the family, O.caradji and O.deauratella, all closely related and all three resemble each other. Positive ID can only be achieved by gen det. O.quadripuncta seems to be the more common of the three and has the wider distribution, extending north into Lancashire. O.caradji is currently local to the south and east of Britain and O.deauratella is apparently spreading north and west from the south-east of Britain. (August 2020). This record from Melbourne 13/8/2020 and 12 other records from 2004-2015 all from the south of the county (DaNES)
General Comment: None
*** Last updated on 15 January 2026 by TD ***
Last Recorded Year: 2022
Last Recorded By – Brian & Jean Hallam
Last Recorded General Area – Findern
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 2004 - 2015)
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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.
Changes in First and Last Recorded Activity Dates Over Time
Activity Data Range:
2004 –
2015
Earliest Appearance:
21st July (in 2004)
Latest Appearance:
29th August (in 2008)
This chart presents a time-series summary of recorded observations. It is based on available records at the time of analysis and will evolve as further data are added. The rolling mean provides a smoothed representation of variation in recorded activity over time. Annual record totals are shown for context; years with fewer records may provide a less complete representation of activity than years with higher recording intensity. Interpretation should consider that apparent trends may reflect both biological change and variation in recording effort.
Distribution Map for Oegoconia quadripuncta
Found 12 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ from 2020 - 2025
↳ 12 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ from 2020 - 2025
↳ 12 from Before 2020
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Oegoconia quadripuncta
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the map does give a general indication of the moth's distribution across the UK.
Monthly Records By Year:
Oegoconia quadripuncta
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Oegoconia quadripuncta
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Oegoconia quadripuncta
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Oegoconia quadripuncta
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Oegoconia quadripuncta
AGR: 0% | Total % Change: 0%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Oegoconia quadripuncta
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Oegoconia quadripuncta
Oegoconia quadripuncta
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 - Oegoconia quadripuncta – 12 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duffield Rd, Allestree, Derby | SK34K | 03/08/2015 | 1 | Adult | P. Smith | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP9NP |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 29/07/2011 | 2 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP7DO |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 02/08/2010 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP69Z |
| Wood Lane,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 07/08/2009 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COSW5 |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 29/08/2008 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COZXU |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 15/08/2008 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP4J4 |
| Wood Lane,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 10/08/2007 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COSE9 |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 03/08/2007 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP419 |
| Edgecote Drive,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 05/08/2006 | 1 | Adult | Topliss, Neil | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP3FS |
| Edgecote Drive,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 04/08/2006 | 1 | Adult | Topliss, Neil | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COZSI |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 27/07/2004 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COZ67 |
| Edgecote Drive,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 21/07/2004 | 1 | Adult | Topliss, Neil | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP227 |