Scoparia ancipitella       Eudonia lacustrata
63.066 BF1333 - Crambidae - Scopariinae - Scoparia pyralella
63.066 BF1333  – Brown-spot Grey  – Scoparia pyralella  – (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Adult Micro:  CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Crambidae  >> Scopariinae
Other Name/s: Meadow Grey
ID Difficulty:  green  – easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: One of several in the group that can be tricky to identify. A short and broad appearance with ochreous-brown markings, forming contrasting bands across a pale greyish-white forewing.
Distribution:  Fairly common and widespread species in the county.
General Comment: None Flight Period: June /  July –  On the wing during June – July. Moth Activity: Nocturnal  – fly at night but can be found resting on rocks and tree trunks during the day Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Dave Evans  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 17-22mm
 Food Plant: Rarely observed, but can be found on RibwortPlantain (Plantago lancealata).
Specific Recorded History Dates for Common [Blue code Blue-coded] moths is not displayed/updated in this tab. However, all verified records for this moth are listed in the RECORDS tab below.
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63.066 BF1333 - Crambidae - Scopariinae - Scoparia pyralella
Scoparia pyralella – Dave Evans – Belper
63.066 BF1333 - Crambidae - Scopariinae - Scoparia pyralella


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63.066 BF1333 - Scoparia pyralella Melbourne, Derbyshire Tony Davison©

Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1963 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Scoparia pyralella

Found 142 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 34 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 108 from Before 2020
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Scoparia pyralella

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Monthly Records By Year: Scoparia pyralella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Monthly Counts By Year: Scoparia pyralella
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )

First/Last Recorded Dates: Scoparia pyralella
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]

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Recordings By Year: Scoparia pyralella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Scoparia pyralella
AGR: 1.6%   |   Total % Change: 41.7%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Scoparia pyralella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Scoparia pyralella

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 - Scoparia pyralella – 142 records available

Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
sheffieldSK38K25/07/20251adultTurner, Janvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43914534
upper cromford gardenSK25Y04/07/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43048240
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A13/06/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42597472
Gang Mine NR, Cromford.SK25X11/06/20258adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42267824
Gang Mine, CromfordSK25X09/06/20252adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42153712
Old Marble Mill, Ashford in the WaterSK16Z27/05/20251adultSteven Bellvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41889498
Longstone EdgeSK27B24/05/20251adultPritchard, Alisonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41792860
SheffieldSK38M23/05/20251adultTurner, Janvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41827817
Chee Dale QuarrySK17G19/05/20251adultGreenland, Martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45803417
Darley BridgeSK26Q27/06/20241AdultMoores, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36828458
upper cromford gardenSK25Y24/06/20241adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC36668417
CadsterSK07J11/06/20242adultA.Seymourvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39767756
Taddington, Buxton SKUH, UKSK17Q07/06/20241AdultMoores, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36319463
Deep Dale, SheldonSK17Q07/06/20241AdultMoores, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38730074
Green Lane, Buxton, England, GBSK07X01/06/20241AdultJackson Birdvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36319412
Birch ValeSK08I19/08/20231adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34352209
Darwin ForestSK26X27/06/20233adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35295919
BelperSK34U27/06/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35315041
Darwin ForestSK26X26/06/20233adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35295698
Tansley Dale, Litton, DerbyshireSK17S30/05/20231adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC30591074
Derbyshire, England, United KingdomSK25I02/07/20221AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC26311458
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F24/06/20221adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC29213490
Ferneydale AvenueSK07Q18/06/20222adultWakefield, Rowanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34946096
Grin Plantation, BuxtonSK07L09/07/20211adultS.A. Orridge, Lindsey and Rowan Wakefieldvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35094035
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A05/08/20201adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35163520
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A28/07/20201adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35163374
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A24/07/20201adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35163335
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A21/07/20201adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35163289
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A17/07/20202adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35163247
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A03/07/20201adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35163098
Kirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K01/07/20201adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41040452
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A30/06/20201adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35163061
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A26/06/20201adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35163002
The Mays, Malthouse Lane, FroggattSK27N26/06/20201adultBARNACLE, Mr B.&.Mrs.K.Danes_2019-2021628
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y17/07/20191AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060747
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F15/07/20191adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC12533289
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X07/07/20191adultHILL, Mr B.J.N.Danes_2019-20211458
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A14/06/20192adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35161214
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A09/06/20191adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35161180
Hoe Grange QuarrySK25I16/06/20181adultSteve Orridge & Ray Walkervc57_irecords_extractiBRC49168535
Birch ValeSK08I10/06/20181adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40106773
Norton LeesSK38L09/06/20181AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC7092216
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z23/07/20161adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33504807
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S06/07/20162AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34908699
Not givenSK36Q09/06/20161AdultSchool, Stretton Handley Primaryvc57_irecords_extractiBRC3302448
Stretton Handley School - Beresford LnSK36Q09/06/20161AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34904795
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y04/06/20161AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060748
Longshaw Estate and Padley GorgeSK27P15/07/20151adultWatchorn, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC18927972
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S30/06/20151AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34907850
Firestone Lane, MatlockSK36G21/07/20142adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33507219
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z02/07/20141adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33506857
Smalley Green, HeanorSK44B27/06/20141AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., CLARKE, Mr D.A., PATRICK, Mr P., vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP0G5
Ashover, DerbyshireSK36L24/06/20141adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC12916170
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V20/06/20141AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP9JN
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z04/07/20131adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33508051
Lang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R19/06/20131AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COYL5
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z28/06/20121adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33510484
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z28/06/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COUAI
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z19/06/20122adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33510272
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z19/06/20122AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COU9H
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z10/06/20121adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33510190
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z10/06/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COY3I
DovedaleSK15K11/07/20111AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP77L
Duffield Rd, Allestree, DerbySK34K15/06/20111AdultP. Smithvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6ZG
Dimon's dale (pasture),CromfordSK25X09/06/20111AdultK.R. Hustonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6YL
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z02/06/20111adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33512510
DovedaleSK15K30/07/20101AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP9RF
Biggin Dale, nr HartingtonSK15P28/07/20101AdultC. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXCP
DovedaleSK15K25/07/20101AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP62Z
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D09/07/20102AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5VZ
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D08/07/20102AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTBN
Biggin Dale, nr HartingtonSK15P06/07/201021AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTA8
Biggin Dale, nr HartingtonSK15P06/07/201012AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTAJ
Biggin Dale, nr HartingtonSK15P06/07/20109AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTAU
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D06/07/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COX6X
Biggin Dale, nr HartingtonSK15P06/07/201027AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5RW
Biggin Dale, nr HartingtonSK15P06/07/201019AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5S6
Biggin Dale, nr HartingtonSK15P06/07/20105AdultC. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5SF
Coldeaton Dale, HartingtonSK15N06/07/20101AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5SP
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20103AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COX5K
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20101AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COX5S
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20104AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COX65
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20101AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5QC
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20106AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5QG
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20103AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5QK
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20101AdultM.J. Dalevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5QP
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20102AdultM.J. Dalevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5QV
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D05/07/20102AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5RJ
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D04/07/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5Q5
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D03/07/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COT9I
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D02/07/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZEJ
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D01/07/20102AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COT8Y
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D30/06/20105AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5NA
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D29/06/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5MM
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D28/06/20102AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COT7O
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D27/06/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5KP
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D26/06/20103AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5KI
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D25/06/20104AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5JF
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D24/06/20103AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZCN
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D23/06/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5I4
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D22/06/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COT69
Biggin Dale, BigginSK15K08/06/20101AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5C4
DovedaleSK15K07/06/20101AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COX35
DovedaleSK15K07/06/20101AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COX37
DovedaleSK15K07/06/20101AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COX3E
DovedaleSK15K07/06/20101AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COX3L
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20092AdultD. Grundy;M.J. Dalevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COST7
DovedaleSK15K05/07/200911AdultD. Grundy;M.J. Dalevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSTG
DovedaleSK15K05/07/200911AdultD. Grundy;M.J. Dalevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSTQ
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20092AdultD. Grundy;M.J. Dalevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWSM
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20094AdultD. Grundy;M.J. Dalevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP00Q
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20093AdultD. Grundy;M.J. Dalevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP018
Midway, Derbys.SK32A25/06/20091adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41990888
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A25/06/20091AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSRM
Wheeldon Av,BelperSK34N22/06/20091AdultD. Evansvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP4QZ
DovedaleSK15K14/06/200916AdultM.J. Dalevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSQP
DovedaleSK15K14/06/200913AdultM.J. Dalevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSQZ
Dovedale (Staffs side)SK15K01/06/20091AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP4NP
Wheeldon Av,BelperSK34N24/05/20091AdultD. Evansvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP4NB
Lathkill DaleSK16X07/06/20082AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., WARD, Mr N.J., SEWELL, Mr B.G., Mvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWIB
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y13/07/20051AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34680164
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y13/07/20051AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2PT
Hardwick Park, GlapwellSK46S11/06/20051AdultC. Stubbsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORHZ
Church St,Holloway,MatlockSK35I09/06/20057AdultF. Harrisonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2HI
Church St,Holloway,MatlockSK35I26/05/20054AdultF. Harrisonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2GP
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y29/06/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34680163
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y14/06/20044AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34680162
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X13/06/20041adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33101516
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y13/06/20046AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34680161
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X13/06/20041AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1QW
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R10/06/20041AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZ3R
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A05/06/20041AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1PP
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R28/05/20041AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVKL
Clough Wood/Darley BridgeSK26Q26/05/20041AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVKI
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y17/06/20031AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34680160
Stoney MiddletonSK27H14/06/20032AdultP. Hampsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZON
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X06/06/20031adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34638780
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V20/06/19981AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZN8
Linacre Middle Resr, ChesterfieldSK37G07/06/19971AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZLS
Acton Rd Ind Est, Long EatonSK43W23/06/19951AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COQU3
Mapperley NR, Mapperley, IlkestonSK44G29/06/19811AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COQKJ
Newbold Rd, ChesterfieldSK37R02/07/19631AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP0IT

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