70.118 BF1791
– Brown Scallop – Philereme vetulata – ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Adult Macro:
CAT 2
– Can be confused with other species – Good photographs may be required –
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– Significant Record / Rare / Vagrant
– care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: Dark Umber
ID pointers: A relatively pale brown and drably marked species, which has scalloped edges to both fore and hind-wings. The scalloping is more noticeable on the hind-wings.
Distribution:
Added to the county list in 1986. Uncommon and locally distributed. Larvae were found in Hopton Wood in 2006, indicating that the species was still present in the area where it was first found in 1986. Two Records in 1996, 1 record in 2009 and 2 records in 2017. Then one trapped in a Sandiacre garden overnight of 28th June 2023. One attracted to MV light at Kings Newton 23/6/2026
General Comment: None
*** Last updated on 25 June 2026 by TD ***
Forewing: 13-16mm
Last Recorded Year: 2026
First Recorded Year: 1986
Last Recorded By – Will Soar
Last Recorded General Area – Kings Newton
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1996 - 2026) | Immatures: (between 2006 - 2006)
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This chart summarises all available historical occurrence records collated by ISO week of the year. It reflects recorder effort and sampling distribution as well as true biological activity, and should be interpreted as an indicative pattern of seasonal occurrence rather than a statistically controlled abundance or phenology model.
Changes in First and Last Recorded Activity Dates Over Time
Activity Data Range:
1996 –
2026
Earliest Appearance:
7th June (in 2006)
Latest Appearance:
20th July (in 1996)
This chart presents a time-series summary of recorded observations. It is based on available records at the time of analysis and will evolve as further data are added. The rolling mean provides a smoothed representation of variation in recorded activity over time. Annual record totals are shown for context; years with fewer records may provide a less complete representation of activity than years with higher recording intensity. Interpretation should consider that apparent trends may reflect both biological change and variation in recording effort.
Distribution Map for Philereme vetulata
Found 12 records
↳ 3 from 2026+
↳ 1 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 8 from Before 2020
↳ 3 from 2026+
↳ 1 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 8 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 – Philereme vetulata
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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.
Monthly Records By Year:
Philereme vetulata
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Philereme vetulata
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Philereme vetulata
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Philereme vetulata
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Philereme vetulata
AGR: 1.71% | Total % Change: 33.3%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Philereme vetulata
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Philereme vetulata
Philereme vetulata
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 - Philereme vetulata – 12 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| upper cromford garden | SK25Y | 06/07/2026 | 2 | adult | Ashton, Clive | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC54547989 |
| upper cromford garden | SK25Y | 30/06/2026 | 1 | adult | Ashton, Clive | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC54259166 |
| Millers Dale, Derbyshire | SK17G | 24/06/2026 | 1 | adult | Bell, Steven | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC54003853 |
| Aston-on-Trent, Derbyshire | SK43A | 21/06/2025 | 1 | Adult | Waldron, Robert | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42490631 |
| Millers Dale (Trail-Kiln) | SK17G | 15/07/2017 | 1 | Adult | P. Buxton;S. Browne | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPQZ2 |
| Millers Dale (Trail bank) | SK17G | 15/07/2017 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth;D.A. Clarke;N. Beasley;N. ELGAR;P. P | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQCWE |
| Not given | SK25T | 03/07/2014 | 1 | Adult | Roddis, Simon | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC1142137 |
| Dovedale | SK15K | 05/07/2009 | 1 | Adult | David Grundy;M.J. Dale | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKFHV |
| Hopton Wood Quarry,Cromford | SK25T | 07/06/2006 | 7 | Larvae | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJBWM |
| The Shimmers, Cressbrook, Buxton | SK17R | 20/07/1996 | 1 | Adult | R.F. Botterill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIBN2 |
| Dale View Terrace, Cressbrook, Little Longstone | SK17R | 20/07/1996 | 1 | Adult | R.F. Botterill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIZXQ |
| Dale View Terrace, Cressbrook, Little Longstone | SK17R | 20/07/1996 | 1 | Adult | R.F. Botterill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOQ3W |