35.046 BF782
– Grizzled Moss-moth – Bryotropha senectella – (Zeller, 1839)
Adult Micro:
CAT 2
– Can be confused with other species –
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– Uncertain/Unknown – Insufficient Data
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Confusion Species: Bryotropha affinis (Dark Moss-moth); Bryotropha similis (Obscure Moss-moth)
Distribution:
Uncertain due to insufficient data – 2 records prior to 2010 – (iRecord) 5 records – all from same recorder 2011,2013,2020 (Ripley); 2021, 23/7/2022 (Breaston) – all plausible records; Confirmed record from Buxton 10/6/2025 (photographed)
General Comment: None
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Last Recorded Year: 2025
Last Recorded By – Steve Orridge
Last Recorded General Area – Buxton
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 2018 - 2026)
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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:
2018 –
2026
Earliest Appearance:
8th July (in 2026)
Latest Appearance:
6th August (in 2018)
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 Bryotropha senectella
Found 7 records
↳ 2 from 2026+
↳ 4 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 1 from Before 2020
↳ 2 from 2026+
↳ 4 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 1 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 – Bryotropha senectella
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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.
Monthly Records By Year:
Bryotropha senectella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Bryotropha senectella
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Bryotropha senectella
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Bryotropha senectella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Bryotropha senectella
AGR: 0% | Total % Change: 0%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Bryotropha senectella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Bryotropha senectella
Bryotropha senectella
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 - Bryotropha senectella – 7 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belper | SK34N | 13/07/2026 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC54860890 |
| Norton Lees, Sheffield | SK38L | 08/07/2026 | 1 | adult | Mella, Pete | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC54646472 |
| Sheffield | SK38M | 26/07/2025 | 1 | Adult | Turner, Jan | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC44314179 |
| sheffield | SK38K | 25/07/2025 | 2 | Adult | Turner, Jan | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43914548 |
| Ladycroft Ave, Buxton | SK07S | 10/07/2025 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43626734 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 18/07/2021 | 1 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33498790 |
| Ladycroft Ave | SK07S | 06/08/2018 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC49167468 |