Devon Carpet       Winter Moth
Northern Winter Moth - 2nd Dec 2022 - Kings Newton - Will Soar
70.105 BF1800  – Northern Winter Moth  – Operophtera fagata  – (Scharfenberg, 1805)
Adult Macro:  CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species – Good photographs maybe required – Can be confused with other species      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread   
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:  Winter Moth
ID pointers: Similar to Winter Moth but generally larger and paler with a silky appearance. Pale brownish with a darker central cross-band. Wings appear quite rounded and slightly tapered.
Distribution:  A resident that is locally common in Derbyshire. Found in all areas of the county, with largest populations in birch woodland.
General Comment: None Flight Period: October /  November –  On the wing between October  – Late November. Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Will Soar  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 26 January 2026 by TD ***
Wingspan: 32-40mm
Forewing: 14-18mm Food Plant: Apple, Birch and Alder.
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.
Selected Images:  Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar © / Glossop 7/11/2025 a rare image of a female / adult Long Clough (Oct 2025) Christian Heintzen© / Comparisons of Winter Moth v Northern Winter Moth – Christian Heintzen©

Northern Winter Moth and Winter Moth - 2nd Dec 2022 - Kings Newton - Will SoarOperophtera brumata
Northern Winter Moth & Winter Moth – 2nd Dec 2022 – Kings Newton – Will Soar
Northern Winter Moth - 2nd Dec 2022 - Kings Newton - Will Soar
Northern Winter Moth – 2nd Dec 2022 – Kings Newton – Will Soar
Northern Winter Moth - female - 7th November 2025 - Glossop - Christian Heintzen
Northern Winter Moth – female – 7th November 2025 – Glossop – Christian Heintzen
Northern Winter Moth - 28th Oct 2025 - Long Clough - Christian Heintzen
Northern Winter Moth – 28th Oct 2025 – Long Clough – Christian Heintzen
Northern Winter Moth (right) v Winter Moth (left) - 5th Nov 2025 - Longdendale - Christian Heintzen
Northern Winter Moth (right) v Winter Moth (left) – 5th Nov 2025 – Longdendale – Christian Heintzen
Northern Winter Moth (right) v Winter Moth (left) - 5th Nov 2025 - Longdendale - Christian Heintzen
Northern Winter Moth (right) v Winter Moth (left) – 5th Nov 2025 – Longdendale – Christian Heintzen
Northern Winter Moth and Winter Moth - 2nd Dec 2022 - Kings Newton - Will SoarOperophtera brumata
Northern Winter Moth - 2nd Dec 2022 - Kings Newton - Will Soar
Northern Winter Moth - female - 7th November 2025 - Glossop - Christian Heintzen
Northern Winter Moth - 28th Oct 2025 - Long Clough - Christian Heintzen
Northern Winter Moth (right) v Winter Moth (left) - 5th Nov 2025 - Longdendale - Christian Heintzen
Northern Winter Moth (right) v Winter Moth (left) - 5th Nov 2025 - Longdendale - Christian Heintzen

 
 

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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1970 - 2025)  |  Immatures: (between 1967 - 2020)
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Distribution Map for Operophtera fagata

Found 99 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 45 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 54 from Before 2020
Flying
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Operophtera fagata

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Monthly Records By Year: Operophtera fagata
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

First/Last Recorded Dates: Operophtera fagata
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Recordings By Year: Operophtera fagata
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Operophtera fagata
AGR: 11.2%   |   Total % Change: 1177.8%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Operophtera fagata
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Operophtera fagata

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 - Operophtera fagata – 99 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Longdendale, Wildboar Clough WoodlandSK09U05/11/2025100AdultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48826287
upper cromford gardenSK25Y30/10/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC46182935
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G28/10/202510adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48823688
Longdendale, Wildboar Clough WoodlandSK09U20/10/20252adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48823678
Glossop, Gnat Hole Rough FieldsSK09L17/10/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48823665
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G13/10/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48823651
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G24/12/20242adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39768335
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G30/11/20241adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39768321
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G29/11/20245adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39768313
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G15/11/20242adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39768300
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G04/11/20242adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39768275
Longdendale, Wildboar Clough WoodlandSK09U01/11/202418adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39768229
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G31/10/20243adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39768214
Cote Heath Allotments, BuxtonSK07R24/10/20241adultSteven Bellvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40549059
Glossop, Simmondly Oak WoodSK09B15/12/20232adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36337762
Glossop, Shawmoor PlantationSK09F11/12/20234adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36337757
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G23/11/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36337739
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G22/11/20233adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36337730
Glossop, Shire Hill, southSK09M20/11/20235adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36337725
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G18/11/20233adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36337716
Longdendale, Wildboar CloughSK09U16/11/20237adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36337707
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G14/11/20232adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36337697
Lower Cromford GardenSK25Y12/11/20231adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34567686
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G08/11/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36337684
Glossop, The TwitchlingsSK09K05/11/20237adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36337675
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G03/11/20238adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36337666
Glossop, Gnat Hole Rough FieldsSK09L01/11/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36337657
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G03/01/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335638
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G22/12/20222adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335628
Glossop, Hague Street, Hay meadowSK09G21/12/20221adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335620
Glossop, The TwitchlingsSK09K19/12/20222adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335614
Longdendale, Wildboar CloughSK09U03/12/20222adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335606
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G30/11/20223adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335596
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G26/11/20222adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335584
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F25/11/20221adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC28802734
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G22/11/20221adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335571
Glossop, Shawmoor PlantationSK09F14/11/20221adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335563
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G13/11/20227adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335557
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G07/11/20221adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335543
Glossop, The TwitchlingsSK09K05/11/20225adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335534
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G31/10/20222adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335516
The Mays, Malthouse Lane, FroggattSK27N11/11/20201adultBARNACLE, Mr B.&.Mrs.K.Danes_2019-2021248
Longshaw National TrustSK27N10/11/20201AdultDerek Whiteleyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC18488560
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F09/11/20201adultBlues, Clarevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27394289
Blacka Moor and PlantationSK28V15/05/20201LarvaWatchorn, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC13655314
Back Lane, GlapwellSK46T23/11/20161AdultJ. Culpinvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP7L9
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R11/11/20131AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLE2M
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R11/11/20131AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOUJF
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R14/11/20121AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLAHS
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R14/11/20121AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQHVR
Shipley Park Visitor Centre,Shipley,IlkestonSK44H14/12/20102AdultD.A. Clarkevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKYFF
Oaks Barn Cottage, Monyash Rd, Over Haddon, BakewellSK26D13/12/20101AdultD.A. Clarkevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKYFD
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N26/11/20091AdultBarnacle, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK367
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N26/11/20091AdultB. Barnacle;K. Barnaclevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ2EO
Shipley Park Visitor Centre,Shipley,IlkestonSK44H10/11/20091AdultD.A. Clarkevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKFNO
Brierley Wood,UnstoneSK37S26/11/200812AdultD.A. Clarkevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK0WV
Bubnell,BaslowSK27L25/11/200720AdultD.A. Clarkevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKJ9U
Deep Dale NR,BuxtonSK17B17/05/20061LarvaeS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJBO6
Charlesworth St,Carr Vale,BolsoverSK46U16/10/20052AdultN. Jonesvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJB9G
Newton Rd, Winshill, Burton on TrentSK22S04/12/20041AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ8AD
Newton Rd, Winshill, Burton on TrentSK22S04/12/20041AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPFFH
FOREMARK RESERVOIRSK32H06/11/20043adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33442670
Foremark Resr, TicknallSK32H06/11/20043AdultA. Davison;N. Toplissvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ8A0
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N31/10/20041AdultBarnacle, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI5WI
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N31/10/20041AdultB. Barnacle;K. Barnaclevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPFF3
FOREMARK RESERVOIRSK32G03/12/20031adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33452840
FOREMARK RESERVOIRSK32G03/12/20031adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33454864
Carvers Rocks, Hartshorne, SwadlincoteSK32G02/12/20031AdultA. Davison;N. Toplissvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIF5L
FOREMARK RESERVOIRSK32G28/11/20031adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33454882
Carvers Rocks (old toilet block area), Hartshorne, SwadlincoteSK32G28/11/20031AdultDave Budworth;A. Davison;N. Toplissvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHPMV
Foremark Resr, TicknallSK32H18/11/200318AdultA. Davison;N. Toplissvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHPMB
The Field,Shipley,IlkestonSK44M11/11/20031AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ4TX
The Field,Shipley,IlkestonSK44M11/11/20031AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ1R5
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N04/11/20031AdultBarnacle, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ4T0
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N04/11/20031AdultB. Barnacle;K. Barnaclevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP6GB
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X22/12/20021adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33398570
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y22/12/20021AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34679395
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y22/12/20021AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ2YP
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R10/11/20011AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI436
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R04/11/20012AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI42I
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R03/11/20012AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI42C
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R01/11/20011AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ2IL
Woodlands, Combs, Chapel en le FrithSK07P22/09/19901AdultS.G. Pricevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIV0U
Woodlands, Combs, Chapel en le FrithSK07P08/10/19894AdultS.G. Pricevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHKOQ
Shipley Wood, Shipley Park, IlkestonSK44L16/11/19816AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIOD2
Shipley Wood, Shipley Park, IlkestonSK44L16/11/19816AdultA. Braddock;M.J. Sterling;T. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPJ6C
Carvers Rocks,HartshorneSK32G02/11/198121AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIOCQ
Carvers Rocks NR, Hartshorne, Swadlincote (site not precise)SK32G23/10/19811AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHHPQ
Upper Booth, EdaleSK08X10/11/19801AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIND9
Upper Booth, EdaleSK08X09/11/19801AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIND7
Upper Booth, EdaleSK08X21/11/19791AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIM1F
Upper Booth, EdaleSK08X03/11/19794AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIM13
Clough Wood,Darley DaleSK26K16/11/19761AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHFVD
Smeekley Wood, Owler Bar (site not precise)SK27Y28/11/19701AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHW99
Engine Hollow, BarlowSK37M10/11/19701AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHW90
Broomridding Wood, Pilsley, Tibshelf (site not precise)SK46H10/11/19704AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHW92
Broomridding Wood, Pilsley, Tibshelf (site not precise)SK46H04/11/19703AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIHWX
Broomridding Wood, Pilsley, Tibshelf (site not precise)SK46H02/11/19701AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIHWV
Lathkill Dale (site not precise)SK16S27/05/19671LarvaeF. Harrisonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHEJO

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