49.138 BF964a
– Tawny-fronted Straw – Neocochylis molliculana – (Zeller, 1847)
Adult Micro:
CAT 2
– Can be confused with other species –
Leaf-miner:
CAT A
– Recorded accepted without the leaf or a photo –
Larval Case:
C1
– Distinctive Species –
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– Uncommon / Scarce
– care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: Neocochylis hybridella Eupoecilia angustana
ID pointers: It’s ivory forewings are dappled with patches of brown and buff, along with small clusters of black stippling. Marking the front edge of each forewing are two dark blotches, mottled with buff scales. At the middle of each forewing is a red-brown mark, outlined by an irregular blackish band. The hind wings are pale brown.
A good guide for the other three “lookalikes” – N.dubitana Head & Palps – White / Thorax – Blackish
C.atricapitana Head & Palps Blackish / Thorax – Blackish
N.hybridella Head & Palps – White / Thorax – White.
A good guide for the other three “lookalikes” – N.dubitana Head & Palps – White / Thorax – Blackish
C.atricapitana Head & Palps Blackish / Thorax – Blackish
N.hybridella Head & Palps – White / Thorax – White.
Distribution:
Scarce/uncommon – The first record for VC57 & Derbyshire appears to be one to mv at Findern on 7th September 2021 (Brian Hallam) – originally thought to be N.hybridella. Further individuals on 28th July 2023 from Breaston, with a another on 20th August 2023 -(Belper) then one on 9th & two 12th August 2024 from Staveley, and one on 30th August 2024 from Findern. A species that has steadily migrated north from southern Europe over the last few decades. It has now started to move northwards in Britain and is being found where Bristly Ox-tongue (Helminthotheca echioides) grows.
General Comment: None
*** Last updated on 7 November 2025 by RP ***
Last Recorded Year: 2024
First Recorded Year: 2021
Last Recorded By – Brian & Jean Hallam
Last Recorded General Area – Findern
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 2021 - 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:
2021 –
2026
Earliest Appearance:
24th May (in 2026)
Latest Appearance:
30th September (in 2026)
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 five-year moving average provides a smoothed representation of variation in recorded adult and immature activity over time, helping to illustrate longer-term trends in the earliest and latest recorded dates.
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.
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Distribution Map for Neocochylis molliculana
Found 37 records
↳ 25 from 2026+
↳ 12 from 2020 - 2025
↳ from Before 2020
↳ 25 from 2026+
↳ 12 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 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 – Neocochylis molliculana
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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:
Neocochylis molliculana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Neocochylis molliculana
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Neocochylis molliculana
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Neocochylis molliculana
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Neocochylis molliculana
AGR: 10.93% | Total % Change: 68%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Neocochylis molliculana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Neocochylis molliculana
Neocochylis molliculana
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 - Neocochylis molliculana – 37 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staveley Derbyshire | SK47H | 30/09/2026 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC57319736 |
| Chellaston | SK33V | 13/09/2026 | 1 | adult | Pittam, Richard | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC56851705 |
| Findern, Derbyshire | SK33A | 12/09/2026 | 1 | adult | Hallam, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC56857406 |
| Ilkeston, Derbyshire | SK44K | 10/09/2026 | 1 | adult | Hobby, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC57174198 |
| Belper | SK34N | 01/09/2026 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC56546804 |
| NT Kedleston Hall | SK34A | 26/08/2026 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave & Ashton, Clive | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC56430186 |
| Findern, Derbyshire | SK33A | 25/08/2026 | 1 | adult | Hallam, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC56383843 |
| Markham Vale , North Tip , Derbyshire. | SK47K | 25/08/2026 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid ( M.V. Trapping group ) | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC56394069 |
| Ingleby Avenue, Derby | SK33L | 16/08/2026 | 1 | adult | Shervill, Andrew | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC56367244 |
| Ticknall Limeyards, Derbyshire | SK32R | 12/08/2026 | 1 | adult | Browne, Sean | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC56001452 |
| Findern, Derbyshire | SK33A | 12/08/2026 | 1 | adult | Hallam, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC56037426 |
| Belper | SK34U | 09/08/2026 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC55894578 |
| Belper | SK34U | 08/08/2026 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC55857254 |
| Sandiacre, Derbyshire | SK43T | 08/08/2026 | 1 | adult | Wood, Ann | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC56542052 |
| upper cromford garden | SK25Y | 04/08/2026 | 1 | adult | Ashton, Clive | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC55771809 |
| Allestree, Derby | SK33P | 04/08/2026 | 1 | adult | Plant, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC55709181 |
| Findern, Derbyshire | SK33A | 02/08/2026 | 2 | adult | Hallam, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC55659784 |
| Sandiacre, Derbyshire | SK43S | 02/08/2026 | 1 | adult | Buxton, Paul | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC55644158 |
| Sandiacre, Derbyshire | SK43S | 02/08/2026 | 1 | adult | Buxton, Paul | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC55644233 |
| Markham Vale Env. Cent. Derbyshire | SK47K | 02/08/2026 | 7 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC55669260 |
| Markham Vale North tip , Derbyshire | SK47L | 02/08/2026 | 9 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC55668982 |
| Long Eaton garden | SK43W | 21/07/2026 | 1 | adult | Richardson Longmoor, Claire | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC56630749 |
| Sandiacre, Derbyshire | SK43S | 23/06/2026 | 1 | adult | Buxton, Paul | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC53993088 |
| Sandiacre Garden | SK43S | 23/06/2026 | 1 | adult | Buxton, Paul | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC56629961 |
| Markham Vale South Tip , Derbyshire | SK47L | 24/05/2026 | 3 | adult | Sid Morris ( M.V. trapping club ) | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC52666049 |
| Sandiacre Garden | SK43T | 06/09/2025 | 1 | Adult | Milnes, Emily | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC48438845 |
| Belper | SK34N | 11/08/2025 | 1 | Adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC44395307 |
| Belper | SK34U | 10/08/2025 | 1 | Adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC44352342 |
| Markham Vale South Tip , Derbyshire | SK47K | 24/07/2025 | 1 | Adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43814797 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 30/08/2024 | 1 | Adult | Hallam, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC39935053 |
| Markham Vale Derbyshire | SK47K | 12/08/2024 | 2 | Adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37881382 |
| Markham Vale Derbyshire | SK47K | 09/08/2024 | 1 | Adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37840566 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 03/09/2023 | 1 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33497209 |
| Allestree, Derby | SK33P | 02/09/2023 | 1 | Adult | Plant, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC46330275 |
| Belper | SK34U | 20/08/2023 | 1 | Adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35297683 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 28/07/2023 | 1 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33496862 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 07/09/2021 | 1 | Adult | Hallam, Brian and Jean | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35165936 |