32.031 BF695 – Hemlock Moth – Agonopterix alstromeriana – (Clerck, 1759)
Adult Micro: CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others – Leaf-miner: CAT A – Recorded accepted without the leaf or a photo – Larval Case: C1 – Distinctive Species –
– click for General Verification Guidelines | – click for Specific Verification Guidelines
– click for General Verification Guidelines | – click for Specific Verification Guidelines 
– Generally Common / Widespread
– easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.ID pointers: A colourful member of the group. Forewing greyish white with much variable mottling of darker grey. Shoulders and head white. Two large blotches on the costa and a black spot bordered with reddish streak. A row of black dots along the termen.
Distribution: A fairly common moth throughout the county wherever there is Hemlock.
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 29 March 2026 by RP ***
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 ©
Image Gallery
Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1994 - 2026)
(click legend below to show/hide datasets)
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.
Distribution Map for Agonopterix alstromeriana
Found 79 records
↳ 3 from 2026+
↳ 20 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 56 from Before 2020
↳ 3 from 2026+
↳ 20 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 56 from Before 2020
If the Map Layers function fails, just refresh the page and it should be OK after. Use the +- zoom on the top left, or on a tablet, use two fingers to zoom. Remember, the last layer you ticked is the one which displays the popup information - they sit on top of each other - de-select then re-select, to see the popup values.
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 – Agonopterix alstromeriana
⚠️ Please wait for the map to load fully – do not click the link shown.
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.
Monthly Records By Year:
Agonopterix alstromeriana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Agonopterix alstromeriana
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Agonopterix alstromeriana
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
Shading shows moth presence between dates
Click the colour discs below to Select/De-select as Required
Recordings By Year: Agonopterix alstromeriana
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Agonopterix alstromeriana
AGR: -2.64% | Total % Change: -44.4%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Agonopterix alstromeriana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Agonopterix alstromeriana
Agonopterix alstromeriana
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 alstromeriana – 79 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midway, Derbys. | SK32A | 22/03/2026 | 1 | adult | Williams, Michael | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC50749213 |
| Belper | SK34U | 22/03/2026 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC50719703 |
| Midway, Derbys. | SK32A | 17/03/2026 | 1 | adult | Williams, Michael | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC50669239 |
| Glapwell Garden Trap | SK46T | 06/09/2025 | 1 | adult | Culpin, John | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC50332560 |
| Miller's Dale | SK17G | 25/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Steven Bell | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43877332 |
| Hilton, South Derbyshire | SK23K | 07/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Hammersley, Chris | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43132102 |
| Wingerworth, Derbyshire | SK36Y | 26/03/2025 | 1 | adult | Windle, Jim | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40517987 |
| Sandiacre Garden | SK43T | 21/03/2025 | 1 | adult | Milnes, Emily | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41568105 |
| Ilkeston, Derbyshire | SK44K | 21/03/2025 | 1 | adult | Hobby, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40569031 |
| Mickleover garden | SK33C | 20/03/2025 | 1 | adult | Maughan, Christine | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40551386 |
| Markham Vale Derbyshire | SK47L | 20/03/2025 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40475265 |
| Markham Vale Derbyshire | SK47K | 09/08/2024 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37840578 |
| King's Newton | SK32Y | 29/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40386671 |
| Cross Green, Matlock DEJW, UK | SK26Q | 02/05/2024 | 1 | Adult | Moores, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35687721 |
| King's Newton | SK32Y | 13/03/2024 | 1 | adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35735710 |
| King St, Worksop, England, GB | SK57N | 03/08/2023 | 1 | Adult | youchiung | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC32914850 |
| Findern Garden | SK33A | 28/07/2023 | 1 | Adult | Hallam, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34637830 |
| Findern Garden | SK33A | 27/07/2023 | 1 | Adult | Hallam, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34637770 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 07/07/2023 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33496645 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 14/08/2022 | 1 | adult | Brian and Jean Hallam | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35167598 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 31/03/2021 | 1 | adult | Brian and Jean Hallam | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35164511 |
| Kings Newton Fields | SK32Y | 27/08/2020 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34059709 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 04/04/2020 | 1 | adult | Brian and Jean Hallam | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35162167 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 21/03/2019 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34060042 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 19/08/2013 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675670 |
| Back Lane,Glapwell | SK46T | 20/03/2012 | 1 | Adult | J. Culpin | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COU7B |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 13/03/2012 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP7PW |
| Drakelow NR,Burton on Trent | SK22F | 24/09/2011 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP7NF |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 09/08/2011 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COXX3 |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 21/05/2011 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COXMY |
| Wilmot St,Long Eaton | SK43R | 10/04/2010 | 1 | Adult | B.G. Sewell | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COT1G |
| Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33W | 09/04/2010 | 1 | Adult | I. Gardler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COT12 |
| Back Lane,Glapwell | SK46T | 09/04/2010 | 1 | Adult | J. Culpin | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COT19 |
| Drakelow NR (car park),Burton on Trent | SK22F | 21/03/2010 | 2 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP56I |
| The Hollies,Holly St,Stapenhill,Burton on Trent | SK22K | 21/03/2010 | 1 | Adult | P. Patrick | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP56L |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 22/04/2009 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COWPA |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 19/03/2009 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COZZW |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 15/03/2009 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COZZS |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 10/05/2008 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP46E |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 25/08/2007 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COSFI |
| Wood Lane,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 10/08/2007 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COZUT |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 23/05/2007 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COWAS |
| Newboundmill Lane,Pleasley | SK56C | 27/03/2007 | 1 | Adult | B. Elliott;C. Stubbs | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP3QL |
| Calke Park Ridge from Fisherman's Car Park | SK32R | 26/03/2007 | 1 | adult | Finch, Graham Leonard | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35105777 |
| Calke Park,Ticknall | SK32R | 26/03/2007 | 1 | Adult | Finch, Graham Leonard | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP3QI |
| Calke Park | SK32L | 12/03/2007 | 1 | adult | Finch, Graham Leonard | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35105451 |
| Calke Park,Ticknall | SK32L | 12/03/2007 | 1 | Adult | G.L. Finch;K. Tailby;M.A. Finch | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP3QB |
| Edgecote Drive,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 14/11/2006 | 1 | Adult | Topliss, Neil | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COWAG |
| Foremark Resr (entrance road), Ticknall | SK32H | 06/10/2006 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COS2F |
| Melbourne, Derbyshire | SK32X | 29/09/2006 | 1 | adult | Davison, Tony | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33534488 |
| Spinney Hill,Melbourne | SK32X | 29/09/2006 | 1 | Adult | Davison, Tony | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COS21 |
| FOREMARK RESERVOIR | SK32H | 23/09/2006 | 1 | adult | Davison, Tony | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33442931 |
| Foremark Resr, Ticknall | SK32H | 23/09/2006 | 1 | Adult | DAVISON, Mr A., TOPLISS, Mr N., SOAR, Mr W., PEACH | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COW9B |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 21/09/2006 | 6 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675669 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 19/09/2006 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675668 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 19/09/2006 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP3OK |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 15/09/2006 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675667 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 15/09/2006 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COS13 |
| King Newton Fields,Melbourne | SK32Y | 07/09/2006 | 5 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COS0M |
| Forbes Hole (meadow area),Long Eaton | SK43W | 22/07/2006 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth;B.G. Sewell;N.J. Ward | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COW3O |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 01/08/2005 | 3 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675666 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 01/08/2005 | 3 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP2T7 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 27/07/2005 | 6 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675665 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 27/07/2005 | 6 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP2S7 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 26/07/2005 | 2 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675664 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 26/07/2005 | 2 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP2RK |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 11/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675663 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 11/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP2NU |
| Rosliston (National Forest Centre), Swadlincote | SK21N | 06/08/2004 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP2AK |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 06/08/2004 | 3 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675662 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 06/08/2004 | 3 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COREU |
| Toyota Site, Burnaston | SK23V | 28/07/2004 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675661 |
| Burnaston (Toyota Plant NR), Derby | SK23V | 28/07/2004 | 1 | Adult | A. Davison;P. Precey;W. Soar | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COZ6T |
| South Wood, Calke, Ticknall | SK32Q | 14/03/1997 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COQWX |
| Elavston Park NR, Derby | SK43B | 21/04/1996 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COVC2 |
| Shipley Wood, Shipley Park, Ilkeston | SK44M | 09/04/1996 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP198 |
| Acton Rd Ind Est, Long Eaton | SK43W | 25/07/1995 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP17U |
| Acton Rd Ind Est, Long Eaton | SK43W | 19/07/1995 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COS44 |
| Wood Lane,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 29/04/1994 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP12B |