Agonopterix arenella       Agonopterix ciliella/heracliana
Agonopterix heracliana - Tony Davison
32.018 BF688  – Common Brindled Brown  – Agonopterix heracliana  – (Linnaeus, 1758)
Adult Micro:  CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species –      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Depressariidae  >> Depressariinae
Other Name/s: Common Flat-body
ID Difficulty:  Red – difficult to identify – detailed examination required, often a Gen Det and/or specimen and quality photographs are required.
Confusion Species: Agonopterix ciliella
ID pointers: A pale greyish to greyish-brown forewing, speckled darker. Base of wings pale creamy yellow buff. A pair of black spots edged white in central area of forewing  and several white dots at about half way in forewing edged dark.
Distribution:  A fairly common moth throughout the county.
General Comment: None Flight Period: January /  February /  April /  August /  September /  October /  November /  December –  On the wing August – April. Moth Activity: Cathemeral   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 15-21mm
 Food Plant: Gardens, waste ground, woodland edges.
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:  Foremark, Derbyshire – Tony Davison ©

Agonopterix heracliana - Tony Davison
Agonopterix heracliana – Tony Davison
Agonopterix heracliana - Tony Davison

 
 

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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1978 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Agonopterix heracliana

Found 116 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 21 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 95 from Before 2020
Flying
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Agonopterix heracliana

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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: Agonopterix heracliana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

First/Last Recorded Dates: Agonopterix heracliana
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Recordings By Year: Agonopterix heracliana
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Agonopterix heracliana
AGR: -2.09%   |   Total % Change: -35.8%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Agonopterix heracliana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Agonopterix heracliana

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 - Agonopterix heracliana – 116 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
LittleoverSK33G12/07/20251adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43604415
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X01/07/20251adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42986614
University of DerbySK33J10/04/20252adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43642757
Glossop, Hague Street, Hay MeadowSK09G09/03/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40399473
Cote Heath Allotments, BuxtonSK07R22/02/20251adultSteven Bellvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40274713
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A20/02/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42615852
Markham Vale DerbyshireSK47K09/08/20241adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37840575
Glapwell Garden TrapSK46T25/07/20241adultJohn Culpinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40549736
WingerworthSK36Y28/06/20241adultWindle, Jimvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36759287
Glapwell Garden TrapSK46T06/05/20241adultJohn Culpinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40549632
Glapwell Garden TrapSK46T12/04/20241adultJohn Culpinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40549625
InkersallSK47G03/03/20241adultDon Cambridgevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35021213
Glapwell Garden TrapSK46T03/03/20241adultJohn Culpinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40549617
Glapwell Garden TrapSK46T18/02/20241adultJohn Culpinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40549616
Glossop, Hague Street, Hay meadowSK09G01/05/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335861
Kirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K07/04/20231adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48690633
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A27/02/20221adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35166219
Marlborough Road, Long Eaton, DerbysSK43X23/03/20211adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC20091209
Kirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K16/03/20211adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41040751
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A20/02/20211adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35164463
The Mays, Malthouse Lane, FroggattSK27N11/04/20201adultBARNACLE, Mr B.&.Mrs.K.Danes_2019-2021822
Back Lane, GlapwellSK46T05/08/20191adultCULPIN, Mr J.Danes_2019-20211094
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z12/04/20161adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC35028412
Buxton SK, UKSK07S11/04/20161AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC25496452
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z31/03/20162AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC35028405
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S07/08/20151AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34907899
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S20/03/20152AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34907764
Ladycroft AveSK07S14/03/20151adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48845319
Shirland-Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z11/03/20151AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC35070137
Shirland-Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z04/03/20151AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC35071471
Shipley Park Centre, HeanorSK44H11/03/20142AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP9I9
Duffield Rd, Allestree, DerbySK34K25/02/20141AdultP. Smithvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP9I8
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S14/08/20131AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34906524
The Hollies,Holly St,Stapenhill,Burton on TrentSK22K03/05/20131AdultP. Patrickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP8ST
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R10/04/20131AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COYJW
Duffield Rd, Allestree, DerbySK34K04/03/20131AdultP. Smithvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COYJL
Nether Close, DuffieldSK34M08/09/20121AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP8PV
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z05/08/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COYC6
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z08/04/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP7Q2
Carr Wood, RipleySK45A07/04/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COU83
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z21/03/20122AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COU7E
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z20/03/20124AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COU7A
Welbeck Drive,WingerworthSK36T18/03/20121AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COU78
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R10/03/20121AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP7PO
Duffield Rd, Allestree, DerbySK34K10/03/20121AdultP. Smithvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP7PP
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z08/03/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP7PN
Duffield Rd, Allestree, DerbySK34K29/02/20121AdultP. Smithvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP7PI
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R28/02/20121AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP7PC
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R21/02/20121AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP7P0
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z28/07/20111adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33513649
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z28/07/20111AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXUG
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z14/04/20111AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTS0
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z09/04/20111AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTRT
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z08/04/20111AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTRO
Duffield Rd, Allestree, DerbySK34K02/04/20111AdultP. Smithvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6SF
Marlborough Rd,Long EatonSK43X25/03/20111AdultBryce, Marionvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6RV
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R23/03/20111AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXL4
Marlborough Rd,Long EatonSK43X22/03/20113AdultBryce, Marionvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXKY
Clough Wood,Darley DaleSK26K20/03/20113AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXKI
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z20/03/20112AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXKM
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R19/03/20111AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6RP
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R15/03/20111AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6RJ
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R09/03/20111AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6RF
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R25/02/20112AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6RC
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R24/02/20111AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6RA
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R23/02/20111AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6R8
Dovedale, Lin DaleSK15K15/08/20101adultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35106356
Dovedale (Lin Dale)SK15K15/08/20101AdultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXG2
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z31/07/20101adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33515310
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z31/07/20101AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP695
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W28/04/20101AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP582
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W24/04/20101AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP57P
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W18/04/20101AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COT1S
Newboundmill Lane,PleasleySK56C18/04/20101AdultB. Elliott;C. Stubbsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COT1T
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z09/04/20101AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COT17
Calke ParkSK32L08/04/20101adultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105436
Calke Park (Poker's Leys), TicknallSK32L08/04/20101AdultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP577
Catton Wood, Catton, SwadlincoteSK21C26/03/20101AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP56T
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W24/03/20101AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP56R
Drakelow NR (car park),Burton on TrentSK22F21/03/20102AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP56J
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A21/03/20101AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP56N
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W19/03/20101AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COX0V
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X17/03/20102adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33084005
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X17/03/20102AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COX0R
West Park Meadows (LNR),SpondonSK33Y10/07/20091AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., WARD, Mr N.J., MILLAR, Mr J.C.G.,vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP9YW
Calke Park,TicknallSK32L16/03/20094AdultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZZT
Robin Wood (central area)SK32M04/08/20081AdultDave Budworth;P. Patrick;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSMG
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S15/07/20083AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZ8T
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A04/04/20081AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZWM
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V03/04/20081AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZWI
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V09/04/20071AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COS2P
Calke ParkSK32L12/03/20071adultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105450
Calke Park,TicknallSK32L12/03/20071AdultG.L. Finch;K. Tailby;M.A. Finchvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3QC
Robin Wood (centre area track), TicknallSK32M25/08/20061AdultDave Budworth;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORYU
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A31/03/20061AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COROM
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y01/08/20051AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2T8
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V01/09/20041AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2EK
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V29/08/20041AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVQY
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y07/08/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COS6C
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y06/08/20045AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COREW
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y04/08/20042AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVPV
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y27/07/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP254
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y02/05/20042AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COR59
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V31/03/20041AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZQN
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V27/03/20041AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZQ9
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y27/03/20043AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZQE
FOREMARK RESERVOIRSK32H15/03/20042adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33454926
Whitesprings Forest, Darley DaleSK26X30/03/19971AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COQX4
Shipley Wood, Shipley Park, IlkestonSK44L17/03/19973AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COQWY
Calke Park,TicknallSK32R09/03/19972AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COQWT
Elavston Park NR, DerbySK43B21/04/19961AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVC3
Shipley Wood, Shipley Park, IlkestonSK44M09/04/19964AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVBU
The Field,Shipley,IlkestonSK44M09/04/19961AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP194
Carvers Rocks, Hartshorne, SwadlincoteSK32G02/04/19951AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP15I
Field Studies Building, Drakelow Nature TrailSK21J12/03/19787AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COQJ0
Field Studies Building, Drakelow Nature TrailSK21J25/02/19781AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COQIZ

 
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