Chilo phragmitella       Chrysoteuchia culmella
Calamotropha paludella
63.079 BF1292  – Bulrush Veneer  – Calamotropha paludella  – (Hübner, 1824)
Adult Micro:  CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –      
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Green –  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Crambidae  >> Crambinae
ID Difficulty:  green  – easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: Females larger and whiter than the males. Both sexes have white hind wings. Forewing whitish brown to sandy brown.
Distribution:  Not known – Not listed in Harrison & Sterling (1988) Probably this specimen, a female, was a new species for the county micro moth list. A species that is expanding its range.
General Comment: None Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  September –  On the wing during June – September. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 22-33mm
 Food Plant: Bulrush (Typha spp.).
Last Recorded By – Not Recorded
Last Recorded General Area – Not Recorded
Selected Images:  Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

63.079 BF1292 - Crambidae - Crambinae - Calamotropha paludella
Calamotropha paludella – Melbourne – Tony Davison
Calamotropha paludella
Calamotropha paludella – female – Melbourne – Tony Davison
63.079 BF1292 - Crambidae - Crambinae - Calamotropha paludella
Calamotropha paludella


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63.079 BF1292 - Calamotropha paludella female Kings Newton, Derbyshire - Tony Davison© 63.079 BF1292 - Calamotropha paludella female Kings Newton, Derbyshire - Tony Davison©

Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 2003 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Calamotropha paludella

Found 99 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 60 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 39 from Before 2020
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Calamotropha paludella

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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.

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Monthly Records By Year: Calamotropha paludella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Calamotropha paludella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Calamotropha paludella
AGR: -0.23%   |   Total % Change: -5%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Calamotropha paludella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Calamotropha paludella

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 - Calamotropha paludella – 99 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Aston-on-Trent, DerbyshireSK43A14/08/20251adultWaldron, Robertvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44446579
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A03/08/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44180538
King's NewtonSK32Y29/07/20251adultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48470422
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N18/07/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44274280
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A17/07/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43595103
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N17/07/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44236020
Wingerworth, DerbyshireSK36Y11/07/20251adultWindle, Jimvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43356767
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A11/07/20252adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43392144
LittleoverSK33G11/07/20251adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43603257
Derby DESK33I05/07/20251adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43623162
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T03/07/20253adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44157062
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X01/07/20251adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42986613
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A30/06/20252adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42918821
Allestree, DerbySK33P30/06/20251adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42922042
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T30/06/20251adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43931900
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z06/09/20241AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC38360125
Markham Vale DerbyshireSK47L26/08/20243adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38395952
SandiacreSK43S17/08/20241adultpaul buxtonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38077096
upper cromford gardenSK25Y02/08/20241adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37630823
Woodland AveSK43R02/08/20242adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40045076
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z30/07/20241AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC37827841
Forbes Hole LNRSK43W25/07/20241adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37476578
Drakelow, Derbys.SK22F22/07/20241adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39954287
Woodland AveSK43R18/07/20241adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40044833
Woodland AveSK43R08/09/20231adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33497288
Markham Vale , Seymour , DerbyshireSK47L07/09/20237adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC32885930
Markham Vale , Seymour , DerbyshireSK47L22/08/20231adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC32620204
DWT Wyver LaneSK35K21/08/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35297892
SandiacreSK43T11/08/20231adultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34529065
Woodland AveSK43R28/07/20231adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33496819
Woodland AveSK43R21/07/20231adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33496753
Woodland AveSK43R07/07/20234adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33496662
Mickleover gardenSK33C27/06/20231adultMaughan, Christinevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35621364
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A10/08/20221adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35167523
Woodland AveSK43R19/07/20227AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27846512
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A18/07/20221adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35167224
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A17/07/20224adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35167133
Kirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K17/07/20221adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41045954
Woodland AveSK43R16/07/20222AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27846484
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A11/07/20221adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35167006
Woodland AveSK43R01/07/20221AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27846448
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A17/06/20221adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35166677
Woodland AveSK43R13/08/20211adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33499244
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A11/08/20212adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35165641
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A26/07/20211adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35165501
Woodland AveSK43R20/07/20211adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33498926
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H19/07/20212adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC21228906
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A19/07/20212adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35165402
Woodland AveSK43R18/07/20214adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33498797
Not givenSK33A09/07/20211AdultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC20993006
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A09/07/20211adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35165155
Woodland AveSK43R08/07/20212adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33498654
Woodland AveSK43R02/07/20215adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33498541
Ninelands RoadSK28F11/08/20201adultBlues, Clarevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27430464
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y07/08/20201AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060811
Woodland AveSK43R06/08/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33501922
Woodland AveSK43R29/07/20202adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33501729
Marlborough Road, Long Eaton, DerbysSK43X17/07/20201adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC15278769
Woodland AveSK43R30/06/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33501294
Woodland AveSK43R26/06/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33501214
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F29/07/20191adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC12282868
Marlborough Road, Long Eaton, DerbysSK43X23/07/20191adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC11093209
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y17/07/20181AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060812
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z23/07/20161adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33504810
Rosliston (National Forest Centre), SwadlincoteSK21N22/07/20161AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., WARD, Mr N.J., PATRICK, Mr P., COvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COV5D
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z20/07/20161adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33504719
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A03/08/20132AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP98X
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A26/07/20131AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP96E
Burnaston (Toyota Plant NR), DerbySK23V20/07/20132AdultDave Budworth;B.G. Sewellvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP93K
Lang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R19/07/20131AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COYOB
Lang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R17/07/20131AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COUTT
Drakelow NR,Burton on TrentSK22F14/09/20121AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COYIR
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A07/09/20121AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COUO6
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A18/08/20124AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COULS
Duffield Rd, Allestree, DerbySK34K11/08/20121AdultP. Smithvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP8EU
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S07/08/20101AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6CQ
Drakelow NR (Minton's Lagoon), Burton on TrentSK22F24/07/20101AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP628
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A18/07/20103AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COX8L
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A09/07/20101AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5UL
Back Lane,GlapwellSK46T24/08/20091AdultJ. Culpinvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSXD
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A29/08/20083AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZXP
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A02/08/20081AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSLW
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A01/08/20081AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP4HR
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A26/07/20081AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSLG
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A04/08/20071AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP42F
Pleasley Pit site (Dragonfly Pools)SK46X15/07/20071AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3Y2
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A28/07/20062AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COW4I
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S26/07/20061AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3DB
Forbes Hole LNR (meadow area), Long EatonSK43W22/07/20061AdultDave Budworth;B.G. Sewell;N.J. Wardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COW3Z
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A21/07/200615AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORUB
DovedaleSK15L21/07/20061AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3A2
Briar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V21/07/20061AdultK. Peachvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3AI
Elgar Drive,Sawley,Long EatonSK43R01/07/20061AdultA. Braddockvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORS9
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A30/06/20061AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP337
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y01/08/20051AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34676659
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y01/08/20051AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2TG
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R02/08/20032AdultA. Braddockvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1JZ
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y15/07/20031AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34676658
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y15/07/20031AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COR21

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