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70.060 BF1737 - Small Argent & Sable - Geometridae - Epirrhoe tristata
70.060 BF1737  – Small Argent & Sable  – Epirrhoe tristata  – (Linnaeus, 1758)
Adult Macro:  CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species – Good photographs maybe required – Can be confused with other species      
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Green –  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce        day-flying – Day-flying
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>.  >>  Geometridae  >> Larentiinae
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  dark Common Carpet
ID pointers: Similar to a small dark Common Carpet. Dark central cross band, chequered borders to wing fringes. Brownish markings to outer edge of forewing. Creamy white ground colour.
Distribution:  (Last record: 3 August 2024 at Longdendale )  –  A resident species, found on the upland moors at very few locations. Its stronghold is on Beeley Moor. Flies by day and at dusk. Few records last recorded in 2024 just one record.
General Comment: None Flight Period: May /  June /  July –  On the wing between  May – July – One generation flies by day and at dusk Moth Activity: Crepuscular  – seen during the day but also flies at dusk. Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Christian Heintzen, Graham Finch  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Forewing: 11-13mm Food Plant: Heath bedstraw (Galium saxatile).
Last Recorded Year: 2024
Last Recorded By – Christian Heintzen
Last Recorded General Area – Longdendale
Selected Images:  Torside, Longdendale – 3rd August 2024 – Christian Heintzen ©  /  Beeley Moor – 3 June 2006 – Graham Finch ©

Small Argent u0026 Sable - Geometridae - Epirrhoe tristata - Christien Heintzen
Small Argent u0026 Sable – Epirrhoe tristata – Christien Heintzen
Small Argent u0026 Sable - Geometridae - Epirrhoe tristata - Christian Heintzen
Small Argent u0026 Sable – Epirrhoe tristata – Christian Heintzen
70.060 BF1737 - Small Argent u0026 Sable - Geometridae - Epirrhoe tristata
Small Argent and Sable – Graham Finch
Small Argent u0026 Sable - Geometridae - Epirrhoe tristata - Christien Heintzen
Small Argent u0026 Sable - Geometridae - Epirrhoe tristata - Christian Heintzen
70.060 BF1737 - Small Argent u0026 Sable - Geometridae - Epirrhoe tristata


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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1893 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Epirrhoe tristata

Found 87 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 2 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 85 from Before 2020
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Epirrhoe tristata

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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: Epirrhoe tristata
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Epirrhoe tristata
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Epirrhoe tristata
AGR: -1.39%   |   Total % Change: -28.6%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Epirrhoe tristata
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Epirrhoe tristata

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 - Epirrhoe tristata – 87 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Derbyshire, UKSK09U02/06/20251Adultmateusz_lvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42591092
Torside Reservoir northeast endSK09U03/08/20241adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38472803
Norton Lees, Sheffield, UKSK38L30/06/20191AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC22062991
Norton LeesSK38L29/06/20191adultMELLA, Mr P.J.Danes_2019-20211519
Darley Dale (site not precise)SK26R01/06/20181AdultA.E.W. Morsevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPIMT
Matlock Moor, Matlock (site not precise)SK36A01/06/20181AdultJ. Douglasvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPIN0
Hood Brook Clough, North Lees Estate, HathersageSK28G26/06/20171AdultDave Budworth;R. Fostervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP2ZZ
ALPORT VALLEYSK19F26/05/20171AdultDerek Whiteleyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC6377373
Alport ValleySK19G26/05/20171AdultDerek Whiteleyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC7465570
Cranberry Beds (Yorks.)SK19S03/07/20151AdultDerek Whiteleyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC3038962
Beeley MoorSK26Y09/07/20141adultAston, Dougvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39368520
Slippery Stones (Yorks)SK19S12/06/20141AdultDerek Whiteleyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC3038961
Cross Green Cottages,Flint Lane,South DarleySK26Q03/06/20141AdultR. Hawksworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJXYK
woods to NW of Howden Reservoir Derbys.SK19S11/07/20111AdultDerek Whiteleyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC3038960
Cold Side OaksSK19S11/07/20111AdultDerek Whiteleyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC3038963
Linch Clough,Howden ResSK19S11/07/20111AdultD. Whiteleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL1YU
Cold Side Oaks, Howden ResSK19S11/07/20111AdultD. Whiteleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL1YV
Beeley Triangle,Beeley MoorSK26Y04/07/20111AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL1L2
Beeley Triangle, Beeley Moor, BeeleySK26Y04/07/20111AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOW64
Beeley Moor, BeeleySK26Y26/06/201112AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJS3R
Cross Green Cottages,Flint Lane,South DarleySK26Q26/06/20111AdultR. Hawksworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKE9X
Beeley Moor, BeeleySK26Y26/06/201112AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOTJL
Hellbank Plantation, Matlock (at stile in car pull-in)SK26Z02/06/20111AdultD.A. Clarkevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJRNV
Beeley Moor, BeeleySK26Y17/06/20061AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJCFV
Beeley Moor, BeeleySK26Y17/06/20061AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJCG0
Beeley Moor, BeeleySK26Y17/06/20061AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP6NV
Beeley Moor, BeeleySK26Y17/06/20061AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP6NW
Beeley Moor TriangleSK26Y03/06/20061adultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105377
Beeley Moor, BeeleySK26Z03/06/20061AdultB.L. Statham;G.L. Finch;M.A. Finchvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI791
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X06/08/20043adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33102407
Lings Close,IlkestonSK44S21/08/20021AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHORD
Lings Close,IlkestonSK44S21/08/20021AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WONR2
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precies)SK26Z01/07/20011AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHOGJ
Beeley Moor (site not precise)SK26Z01/07/20011AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPEY9
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precies)SK26Z24/06/20012AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ28G
Beeley Moor (site not precise)SK26Z24/06/20012AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPH1J
Poolsbrook, Staveley (site not precise)SK47G06/06/20011AdultS. Hookevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPEX7
Beeley Triangle,Beeley MoorSK26Y24/06/19951AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHMPB
Beeley Triangle, Beeley Moor, BeeleySK26Y24/06/19951AdultB. Elliottvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOPY5
Slagmill Plantation,Beeley MoorSK36E23/05/19951AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIYQB
Slagmill Plantation,Beeley MoorSK36E23/05/19951AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOX61
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precies)SK26Z22/06/19949AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI21F
Beeley Moor (site not precise)SK26Z22/06/19949AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPGU5
Upper Derwent Valley areaSK19S30/06/19841AdultR.F. Botterillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHIRO
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precies)SK26Z10/06/19821AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIAAA
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precise)SK26Z10/06/19821AdultB. Elliottvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPJ9J
Beeley MoorSK26Y02/08/19811adultAston, Dougvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39369380
Drummond Rd, IlkestonSK44R01/09/19801AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIN6Y
Slagmill Plantation,Beeley MoorSK36E31/08/19791AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHGNI
Whitsprings, Hall Dale, Darley DaleSK26X12/07/19721AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHWB7
Whitsprings, Hall Dale, Darley DaleSK26X05/07/19726AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJHS7
Slagmill Plantation,Beeley MoorSK36E19/06/19631AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHVVT
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precies)SK26Z24/05/19591AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHVHE
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precise)SK26Z24/05/19591AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPQGA
Monk Wood, UnstoneSK37N01/07/19581AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIFOS
Monk Wood, UnstoneSK37N01/07/19581AdultT.D. Fearnehoughvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP54T
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precies)SK26Z25/05/19571AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHVB7
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precise)SK26Z25/05/19571AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPQB8
Hardwick Wood, Wingerworth (site not precise)SK36S03/06/19561AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHVAD
Hardwick Wood, Wingerworth (site not precise)SK36S03/06/19561AdultW.C. Bilbievc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPQA4
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precies)SK26Z01/01/19551AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJHQC
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precise)SK26Z01/01/19551AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOSM8
Hardwick Wood, WingerworthSK36T17/06/19531AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIFGE
Hardwick Wood, WingerworthSK36T17/06/19531AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOSLB
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precies)SK26Z07/06/19538AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHDJF
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precise)SK26Z07/06/19538AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOQNE
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precies)SK26Z15/06/195225AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHDJ9
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precise)SK26Z15/06/195225AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPZD6
Roughpiece Wood, Unstone GreenSK37S01/01/19501AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHDI5
Roughpiece Wood, Unstone GreenSK37S01/01/19501AdultT.D. Fearnehoughvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOSKO
Grindleford-Froggatt area (site not precise)SK27N01/01/19461AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHV4T
Grindleford-Froggatt area (site not precise)SK27N01/01/19461AdultA.M. Emmetvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPZCL
Holy Moor, Holymoorside (site not precise)SK36J01/05/19331AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJHL3
Holy Moor, Holymoorside (site not precise)SK36J01/05/19331AdultH.C. Haywardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOQM9
Matlock Moor, Matlock (site not precise)SK36A30/06/19311AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIDA3
Matlock Moor, Matlock (site not precise)SK36A30/06/19311AdultH.C. Haywardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOQLP
Darley Dale (site not precise)SK26R01/06/19181AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHV3H
Matlock Moor, Matlock (site not precise)SK36A01/06/19181AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHV3T
Eyam Moor, GrindlefordSK27J01/01/19051AdultC.F. Thornewillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOSAW
Ashopton, Ladybower Resr (site not precise)SK18Y01/01/19051AdultE.A. Cockaynevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOSBC
Poolsbrook, Staveley (site not precise)SK47G06/06/19011AdultS. Hookevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHD2H
Eyam Moor,GrindlefordSK27J01/01/19001AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHD8I
Ashopton, Ladybower Resr (site not precise)SK18Y01/01/19001AdultE.A. Cockaynevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OICZF
Bakewell (site not precise)SK26E01/01/18941Adult[VC57 Recorder]vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001TAGAV
Bakewell (site not precise)SK26E01/01/18942AdultC.F. Thornewillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPQ3X
Bakewell (site not precise)SK26J01/05/18931AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLG43
Bakewell (site not precise)SK26J01/05/18931AdultR.H. Fullervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPQ4L

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