63.117 BF1348 – Ringed China-mark – Parapoynx stratiotata – (Linnaeus, 1758)
Adult Micro: CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –
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– Generally Common / Widespread
– easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.ID pointers: Although there are many variations of ground colour, this species is readily recognised by the dark ring with whitish centre on the forewing. Female is longer winged and larger with forewing heavily shaded orange-brown, brown or dark-brown, with the cross-band obscured.
Distribution: Locally common and sometimes abundant. Associated with aquatic plants in the county.
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 2006 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Parapoynx stratiotata
Found 29 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 24 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 5 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 24 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 5 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 – Parapoynx stratiotata
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Monthly Records By Year:
Parapoynx stratiotata
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Parapoynx stratiotata
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Parapoynx stratiotata
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Parapoynx stratiotata
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Parapoynx stratiotata
AGR: 2.92% | Total % Change: 72.7%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Parapoynx stratiotata
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Parapoynx stratiotata
Parapoynx stratiotata
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 - Parapoynx stratiotata – 29 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forbes Hole LNR | SK43W | 25/08/2025 | 8 | adult | Bryce, Marion | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC44920476 |
| Darley Bridge | SK26Q | 24/08/2025 | 1 | Adult | Moores, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC44738678 |
| Aston-on-Trent, Derbyshire | SK43A | 19/08/2025 | 1 | adult | Waldron, Robert | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC44580432 |
| Chaddesden, Derby | SK33T | 11/08/2025 | 1 | adult | roome, martin | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC44422783 |
| Littleover | SK33G | 12/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Watson, Adrian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43604394 |
| Melbourne, Derbyshire | SK32X | 01/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Davison, Tony | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42986620 |
| Belper, Derbyshire | SK34N | 29/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Newcombe, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43963687 |
| Shirland - Hallfieldgate Lane | SK35Z | 29/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Mahadevan, Nikki | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42808557 |
| Belper, Derbyshire | SK34N | 20/06/2025 | 2 | adult | Newcombe, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43960004 |
| Mickleover garden | SK33C | 19/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Maughan, Christine | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43778248 |
| Mickleover garden | SK33C | 19/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Maughan, Christine | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43779337 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 30/08/2024 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40045397 |
| Chaddesden, Derby | SK33T | 12/08/2024 | 1 | adult | roome, martin | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC38337780 |
| Markham Vale Derbyshire | SK47K | 12/08/2024 | 2 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37881372 |
| Ilkeston, Derbyshire | SK44K | 02/08/2024 | 1 | adult | Hobby, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37879082 |
| West Park Fox Covert LNR | SK43W | 31/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Bryce, Marion | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC38104670 |
| King's Newton | SK32Y | 29/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40386652 |
| Sandiacre | SK43S | 17/07/2024 | 1 | adult | paul buxton | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37135621 |
| Forge nature reserve | SK45B | 21/06/2024 | 1 | Adult | Marlene Eglinton | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36578826 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 03/09/2023 | 3 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33497235 |
| Sandiacre | SK43T | 25/06/2023 | 1 | adult | Milnes, Emily | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34377395 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 23/06/2023 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33496547 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 19/07/2022 | 1 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC27846289 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 30/06/2020 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33501330 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 23/08/2019 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34060967 |
| Weleda Site, Ilkeston | SK44M | 07/08/2019 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33502631 |
| Lang Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33R | 30/06/2013 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COUR9 |
| Kedleston Park | SK34A | 12/08/2006 | 1 | Adult | Davison, Tony | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34476972 |
| Kedleston Park (Hall garden), Derby | SK34A | 12/08/2006 | 1 | Adult | BUDWORTH, Mr D., VILES, Mr I.M., DAVISON, Mr A., S | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COZTM |