35.017 BF797 – Heather Grey – Neofaculta ericetella – (Geyer, [1832])
Adult Micro: CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species –
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– Generally Common / Widespread 
– Day-flying
– care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required. ID pointers: A flat looking moth with forewing pale to dark grey. Veins are variably speckled white and black, and several large black elongated dashes.
Distribution: Generally common on the heather moorlands in the county.
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1992 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Neofaculta ericetella
Found 29 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 16 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 13 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 16 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 13 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 – Neofaculta ericetella
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Monthly Records By Year:
Neofaculta ericetella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Neofaculta ericetella
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Neofaculta ericetella
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Neofaculta ericetella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Neofaculta ericetella
AGR: 2.35% | Total % Change: 55.6%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Neofaculta ericetella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Neofaculta ericetella
Neofaculta ericetella
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 - Neofaculta ericetella – 29 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Lees, Sheffield | SK38L | 30/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Mella, Pete | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42876310 |
| Froggatt | SK27N | 01/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Barnacle, Bryan | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42008507 |
| Sheffield | SK38M | 20/05/2025 | 1 | adult | Turner, Jan | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41825736 |
| Markham Vale Derbyshire | SK47K | 11/05/2025 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid ( M.V. Trapping group ) | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41542437 |
| Glossop, Black Moor | SK09R | 06/05/2025 | 20 | adult | Heintzen, Christian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43979033 |
| Cromford Moor | SK25X | 01/05/2025 | 4 | adult | Ashton, Clive | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41331154 |
| Brockwell Chesterfield , Derbyshire. | SK37Q | 23/06/2024 | 1 | adult | Ellen Smith | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36629828 |
| Derbyshire, UK | SK19A | 01/06/2024 | 1 | Adult | A Emmerson | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC44688812 |
| Glossop, Gnat Hole Rough Fields | SK09L | 12/05/2024 | 1 | adult | Heintzen, Christian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36371664 |
| Longdendale, Wildboar Clough | SK09U | 07/07/2023 | 1 | adult | Heintzen, Christian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36336565 |
| Buxton SK, UK | SK07S | 19/06/2023 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33826330 |
| Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long Clough | SK09G | 17/06/2023 | 1 | adult | Heintzen, Christian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36336191 |
| Hathersage, Derbyshire, UK | SK28F | 10/06/2023 | 6 | adult | Miles, Claire | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC30865639 |
| Glossop, Moorfield, Wood's Cabin | SK09L | 22/05/2023 | 1 | adult | Heintzen, Christian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36335985 |
| Hathersage, Derbyshire, UK | SK28F | 19/05/2023 | 1 | adult | Miles, Claire | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC30509570 |
| Havercroft Road | SK38L | 06/06/2021 | 1 | Adult | Tait, Malcolm | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36368188 |
| Hathersage, Derbyshire, UK | SK28F | 25/06/2019 | 5 | adult | Miles, Claire | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC12674469 |
| Birch Vale | SK08I | 14/05/2019 | 1 | adult | Hewitt, Jane | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35073208 |
| Birch Vale | SK08I | 30/04/2019 | 1 | adult | Hewitt, Jane | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35073478 |
| Buxton SK, UK | SK07S | 18/05/2011 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC29269186 |
| Ladycroft Ave,Buxton | SK07S | 17/05/2011 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP6VL |
| Beeley Moor, Beeley | SK26Y | 17/05/2011 | 1 | Adult | A. Butler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP6VP |
| School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale | SK26R | 19/04/2011 | 1 | Adult | A. Butler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP6TG |
| Millstone Edge,Hathersage | SK28K | 04/06/2010 | 1 | Adult | H.E. Beaumont;R.F. Botterill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP5AO |
| Millstone Edge,Hathersage | SK28K | 06/06/2008 | 1 | Adult | H.E. Beaumont;R.F. Botterill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP47P |
| Crich Chase,Ambergate | SK35L | 03/06/2006 | 3 | Adult | B.L. Statham;G.L. Finch;M.A. Finch | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP2X5 |
| Deerlands Rd, Ashgate, Chesterfield | SK37K | 15/06/1993 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COV9H |
| Deerlands Rd, Ashgate, Chesterfield | SK37K | 22/05/1992 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP0YD |
| Deerlands Rd, Ashgate, Chesterfield | SK37K | 21/05/1992 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP0YC |