45.004 BF1501 – Triangle Plume – Platyptilia gonodactyla – ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Adult Micro: CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species –
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– Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
– easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.ID pointers: Forewing cleft into lobes at about three-quarters. The costal lobe long and pointed. Pale brown with whitish scales often arranged in very fine, obscure, cross-lines in the mid-wing. A dark brownish triangular mark in the costal cleft.
Distribution: (Last record: 2 May 2025 at Findern ) – Locally fairly uncommon on low ground in the county, but records indicate it is thinly widespread across the VC57 recording area.
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Last Recorded Year: 2025
Last Recorded By – Brian Hallam
Last Recorded General Area – Findern
Selected Images: Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar© / Findern (May 2025) Brian Hallam©
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1954 - 2025) | Immatures: (between 1980 - 1980)
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Distribution Map for Platyptilia gonodactyla
Found 79 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 17 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 62 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 17 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 62 from Before 2020
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Platyptilia gonodactyla
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Monthly Records By Year:
Platyptilia gonodactyla
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Platyptilia gonodactyla
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Platyptilia gonodactyla
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Recordings By Year: Platyptilia gonodactyla
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Platyptilia gonodactyla
AGR: 0% | Total % Change: 0%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Platyptilia gonodactyla
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Platyptilia gonodactyla
Platyptilia gonodactyla
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 - Platyptilia gonodactyla – 79 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladycroft Ave, Buxton | SK07S | 22/08/2025 | 1 | adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC48197671 |
| upper cromford garden | SK25Y | 14/08/2025 | 1 | adult | Ashton, Clive | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC44517684 |
| Ladycroft Ave, Buxton | SK07S | 25/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43874383 |
| Markham Vale South Tip , Derbyshire | SK47K | 24/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43814785 |
| Birch Vale | SK08I | 23/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Hewitt, Jane | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC47544813 |
| Ladycroft Ave, Buxton | SK07S | 24/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42895957 |
| Markham Vale South Tip | SK47K | 23/05/2025 | 1 | adult | Radford, Mark | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41765019 |
| Markham Vale Enviroment Centre | SK47K | 11/05/2025 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid ( M.V. Trapping group ) | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41542520 |
| Findern, Derbyshire | SK33A | 02/05/2025 | 1 | adult | Hallam, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42609641 |
| Ladycroft Ave, Buxton | SK07S | 05/10/2024 | 1 | adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC38817362 |
| Glapwell Garden Trap | SK46T | 11/08/2024 | 1 | adult | John Culpin | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40549812 |
| Markham Vale Derbyshire | SK47L | 25/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37377705 |
| Markham Vale South Tip | SK47K | 07/08/2023 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC32265265 |
| Glossop, Hague Street, Hay meadow | SK09G | 21/08/2022 | 1 | adult | Heintzen, Christian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36335063 |
| Ladycroft Ave | SK07S | 17/06/2022 | 1 | adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35089546 |
| Ladycroft Ave, Buxton | SK07S | 16/06/2021 | 1 | adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35092714 |
| Ladycroft Ave, Buxton | SK07S | 21/05/2020 | 2 | adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35094889 |
| Lightwood | SK07M | 15/08/2018 | 1 | adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC49168360 |
| Ladycroft Ave | SK07S | 18/06/2018 | 1 | adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC49166103 |
| Backgarden Marehay | SK34Z | 27/06/2015 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33505552 |
| Backgarden Marehay | SK34Z | 16/06/2015 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33505419 |
| Stockley, Derbyshire | SK46T | 22/05/2015 | 1 | adult | Plant, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35395867 |
| Backgarden Marehay | SK34Z | 02/09/2014 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33507582 |
| Hillside, The Hillock, Curbur, Calver | SK27M | 23/06/2014 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COV1S |
| Ladycroft Ave | SK07S | 15/06/2014 | 1 | adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41012897 |
| Ladycroft Ave | SK07S | 13/06/2014 | 1 | adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41012849 |
| Lancaster Ave,Sandiacre | SK43S | 16/08/2013 | 1 | Adult | I.M. Viles | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP9CH |
| The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, Glapwell | SK46S | 18/06/2013 | 2 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COYKQ |
| Nether Close, Duffield | SK34M | 08/09/2012 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP8PY |
| Lancaster Ave,Sandiacre | SK43S | 23/08/2012 | 1 | Adult | I.M. Viles | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COYGY |
| Lancaster Ave,Sandiacre | SK43S | 17/08/2012 | 1 | Adult | I.M. Viles | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COUL2 |
| Wood Lane,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 03/08/2012 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COUI0 |
| Lancaster Ave,Sandiacre | SK43S | 23/07/2012 | 1 | Adult | I.M. Viles | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP84R |
| Lancaster Ave,Sandiacre | SK43S | 17/07/2012 | 1 | Adult | I.M. Viles | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COUDK |
| The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale | SK26R | 15/07/2012 | 1 | Adult | Roddis, Simon | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP806 |
| Lancaster Ave,Sandiacre | SK43S | 06/07/2012 | 1 | Adult | I.M. Viles | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COUAV |
| Wilmot St,Long Eaton | SK43R | 15/10/2011 | 1 | Adult | B.G. Sewell | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COY17 |
| Ladycroft Ave,Buxton | SK07S | 03/08/2011 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP7GU |
| Ladycroft Ave,Buxton | SK07S | 01/06/2011 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP6WW |
| Sheffield Rd (grassland), Creswell, Worksop | SK57H | 01/06/2011 | 1 | Adult | K.R. Huston | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COTTK |
| The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale | SK26R | 23/08/2010 | 1 | Adult | Roddis, Simon | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP6J6 |
| The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale | SK26R | 12/07/2010 | 1 | Adult | Roddis, Simon | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP5XM |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 05/06/2010 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP5BC |
| Newboundmill Lane,Pleasley | SK56C | 19/05/2010 | 1 | Adult | C. Stubbs | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP592 |
| Wilmot St,Long Eaton | SK43R | 19/09/2009 | 1 | Adult | B.G. Sewell | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COSYK |
| Newboundmill Lane,Pleasley | SK56C | 07/09/2009 | 1 | Adult | C. Stubbs | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP52B |
| Pleasley Pit NR (Wood Yard),Pleasley | SK46X | 29/08/2009 | 2 | Adult | C. Stubbs | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP51F |
| Highgrove Drive, Chellaston, Derby | SK33Q | 16/08/2009 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COWW2 |
| Wilmot St,Long Eaton | SK43R | 15/08/2009 | 1 | Adult | B.G. Sewell | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP507 |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 13/07/2009 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COWTV |
| Wilmot St,Long Eaton | SK43R | 12/07/2009 | 1 | Adult | B.G. Sewell | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COWTP |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 27/06/2009 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COZ9Z |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 26/06/2009 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP4SM |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 13/06/2009 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COSQ9 |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 12/06/2009 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP4OT |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 28/05/2009 | 2 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COSPX |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 14/03/2008 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COZWF |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 23/07/2006 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP3C9 |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 19/07/2006 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COW2I |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 05/07/2006 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP35G |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 01/07/2006 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CORS7 |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 07/06/2006 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP2XN |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 06/06/2006 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP2XG |
| Newboundmill Lane,Pleasley | SK56C | 29/05/2005 | 1 | Adult | C. Stubbs | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP2H1 |
| Whitwell Wood (centre area), Whitwell, Worksop | SK57J | 23/08/2003 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP9XX |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 08/08/2003 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34679910 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 03/08/2003 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34679909 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 03/08/2003 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP1K5 |
| Moss Valley (Bridle Stile Meadow) | SK48F | 01/08/2003 | 1 | Adult | H.E. Beaumont;R.F. Botterill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COS53 |
| Ticknall Limeyards,Ticknall | SK32R | 11/06/1997 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COVDW |
| Parkway, New Mills | SK08D | 24/08/1995 | 2 | Adult | J. Potts | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP18X |
| Priestcliffe Lees, Tideswell | SK17L | 19/07/1988 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COQOK |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 10/07/1981 | 1 | Adult | YOUNG, Mr D.A., HARRISON, Mr F., BEAUMONT, Mr H.E. | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP9V0 |
| Clough Wood,Darley Dale | SK26K | 14/05/1980 | 1 | Larvae | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP0MI |
| Tupton Park, Tupton (site not precise) | SK36X | 12/06/1965 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP0JB |
| Newbold Drive, Chesterfield | SK37R | 06/06/1964 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP0IV |
| Newbold Rd, Chesterfield | SK37R | 10/06/1963 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP0IR |
| Ramcroft Colliery, Palterton, Bolsover | SK46N | 11/09/1954 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COQ9H |
| Ramcroft Colliery, Palterton, Bolsover | SK46N | 18/06/1954 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COQ9D |