70.123 BF1790 – The Tissue – Triphosa dubitata – (Linnaeus, 1758)
Adult Macro: CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species – Good photographs maybe required – 
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– Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
– care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required. ID pointers: The forewing is very broad and rounded, brown or greyish brown in colour. The moth can be very delicately marked and marbled with pink. There are usually two dark central cross bands and both wings are scalloped along the outer edges. In fresh individuals they have a pinkish almost purplish tint to them and look very silky in appearance.
Distribution: (Last record: 23 July 2025 at Torside, Longdendale ) – A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in north-west Derbyshire. Mainly recorded, from a number of well known tunnels, during winter months when the moth is hibernating. Few records from light traps.
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 7 November 2025 by RP ***
Forewing: 19-22mm
Last Recorded Year: 2025
Last Recorded By – Christian Heintzen
Last Recorded General Area – Torside, Longdendale
Selected Images: Image by Steve Orridge © / Torside (2025) Christian Heintzen©
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1957 - 2026) | Immatures: (between 1970 - 2014)
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Distribution Map for Triphosa dubitata
Found 78 records
↳ 2 from 2026+
↳ 28 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 48 from Before 2020
↳ 2 from 2026+
↳ 28 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 48 from Before 2020
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Triphosa dubitata
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Monthly Records By Year:
Triphosa dubitata
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Triphosa dubitata
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Triphosa dubitata
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Triphosa dubitata
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Triphosa dubitata
AGR: 2.81% | Total % Change: 100%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Triphosa dubitata
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Triphosa dubitata
Triphosa dubitata
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 - Triphosa dubitata – 78 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cressbrook Tunnel , Monsal Trail ,Derbyshire | SK17R | 23/03/2026 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC50722907 |
| Litton Tunnel Monsal Trail derbyshire | SK17R | 23/03/2026 | 3 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC50722945 |
| Headstone Tunnel , Monsal Trail , Derbyshire | SK17V | 22/12/2025 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC48272641 |
| Ible Wood, Via Gellia, Ible CP | SK25N | 02/12/2025 | 6 | adult | Alder, Jim | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC47492566 |
| Monsal Trail , Cressbrook Tunnel | SK17R | 24/11/2025 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC46779022 |
| Monsal Trail , Litton Tunnel | SK17R | 24/11/2025 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC46779039 |
| Monsal Trail Derbyshire | SK17R | 06/10/2025 | 9 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45817497 |
| Monsal Trail Derbyshire | SK17R | 06/10/2025 | 9 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45817527 |
| Monsal Trail Derbyshire | SK17R | 06/10/2025 | 16 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45817662 |
| Monsal Head | SK17V | 06/10/2025 | 2 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45817453 |
| Longdendale, Torside Clough, Crags at m | SK09T | 22/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Heintzen, Christian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43980565 |
| Monsal Trail Derbyshire | SK17R | 10/03/2025 | 6 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40397052 |
| Crabtree Wood mine, Barlborough CP | SK47Z | 02/02/2025 | 6 | adult | Alder, Jim | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40118095 |
| Monsal Trail Tunnels , Derbyshire | SK17Q | 19/01/2025 | 2 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40029257 |
| Great Longstone | SK17R | 25/11/2024 | 9 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC39265852 |
| Monsal trail tunnels. | SK17R | 25/11/2024 | 9 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC39265860 |
| Longdendale, Wildboar Clough Woodland | SK09U | 01/11/2024 | 1 | adult | Heintzen, Christian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC39768235 |
| Poole's Cavern | SK07L | 24/04/2024 | 1 | adult | Steven Bell | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40548385 |
| Hulme End, Buxton SKHQ, UK | SK15J | 09/01/2024 | 1 | Adult | Moores, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34501218 |
| Odin Mine, Castleton, Derbyshire | SK18G | 21/12/2023 | 1 | adult | Denham, Callan | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34319778 |
| Longdendale, Wildboar Clough | SK09U | 07/10/2023 | 2 | adult | Heintzen, Christian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36337619 |
| Stoney Middleton | SK27H | 19/09/2023 | 5 | adult | Arthur, Chris | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33083357 |
| Ladycroft Ave | SK07S | 03/09/2023 | 1 | adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35075716 |
| Stonebroom | SK45E | 15/08/2023 | 1 | adult | Bradley, Jonathan | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35419134 |
| Headstone tunnel , Monsal Dale , Derbyshire | SK17V | 12/03/2023 | 2 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC29635160 |
| Derbyshire , Monsal `Headstone Tunnel` and `Cressbrook Tunnel` location of Brown Long-eared Bat. | SK17R | 23/01/2023 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC29225745 |
| Buxton SK, UK | SK07S | 18/07/2022 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC27320149 |
| Ferneydale Avenue | SK07Q | 27/03/2022 | 1 | adult | Wakefield, Rowan | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34939263 |
| Chapel House, Middleton by Youlgreave | SK16W | 28/04/2020 | 1 | adult | ASTON, Mr D. | Danes_2019-2021 | 810 |
| Middleton by Youlgreave | SK16W | 27/04/2020 | 1 | adult | Aston, Doug | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC39275701 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 27/08/2019 | 1 | adult | Brian and Jean Hallam | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35161892 |
| Belper | SK34N | 20/04/2019 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35298338 |
| Derbyshire, UK | SK15N | 27/08/2018 | 1 | Adult | Moores, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC9994444 |
| [sensitive record, location hidden] | SK36L | 19/08/2017 | 1 | Adult | Alder, Jim | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC5624950! |
| Crabtree Wood (old mine), Pebley, Barlborough | SK47Z | 21/01/2017 | 9 | Adult | J. Alder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP7LN |
| Wolfscote Dale | SK15J | 22/11/2015 | 1 | adult | Price, Robert | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC2830038 |
| Biggin Dale | SK15N | 22/11/2015 | 5 | adult | Price, Robert | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC2829994 |
| Pleasley Pit (run-offs), Pleasley | SK46X | 09/05/2014 | 1 | Larvae | C. Stubbs | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OLE6F |
| Ladycroft Ave | SK07S | 06/10/2013 | 1 | adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40991815 |
| Hartington (station quarry) | SK16K | 27/09/2013 | 1 | Adult | S. Bell | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKBXF |
| Oaks Barn Cottage, Monyash Rd, Over Haddon, Bakewell | SK26D | 11/09/2010 | 1 | Adult | D.A. Clarke | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKXU8 |
| Dronfield Woodhouse | SK37J | 18/04/2010 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45355977 |
| Buxton SK, UK | SK07S | 19/09/2008 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC22321674 |
| Buxton SK, UK | SK07S | 19/09/2008 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC22503459 |
| Buxton SK, UK | SK07S | 19/09/2008 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC23020131 |
| Ladycroft Ave,Buxton | SK07S | 07/07/2008 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKKE7 |
| Dovedale | SK15K | 10/08/2007 | 2 | Adult | BUDWORTH, Mr D., SOAR, Mr W., DAWSON, Mr M.E., WHI | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKCRC |
| Clough Wood | SK26Q | 28/08/2006 | 1 | Adult | Roddis, Simon | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJFNY |
| Hopton Wood Quarry,Cromford | SK25T | 07/06/2006 | 14 | Larvae | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJBWN |
| Carvers Rocks, Hartshorne, Swadlincote | SK32G | 12/05/2006 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth;N. Topliss | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJBMD |
| Carvers Rocks, Hartshorne, Swadlincote | SK32G | 12/05/2006 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth;N. Topliss | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP6MB |
| Armitage Drive, Long Eaton | SK53B | 17/07/2002 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHOQ2 |
| Beeley Moor, Beeley | SK26Y | 25/08/2001 | 1 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI40N |
| Beeley Moor, Beeley | SK26Y | 25/08/2001 | 1 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPF01 |
| Miller's Dale | SK17L | 14/08/1994 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHMKZ |
| Lang Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33R | 23/07/1992 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI1J0 |
| Pond House, Mapperley Res, Ilkeston | SK44G | 07/05/1988 | 1 | Adult | T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIE4L |
| Pond House, Mapperley Res, Ilkeston | SK44G | 07/05/1988 | 1 | Adult | T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOQ7U |
| Dovedale (site not precise) | SK15K | 02/06/1984 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIQG8 |
| Matlock (Teacher Training College) | SK36A | 04/10/1983 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIQF4 |
| Matlock (Teacher Training College) | SK36A | 24/05/1983 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHYRN |
| Matlock (Teacher Training College) | SK36A | 01/06/1982 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIOJA |
| Threepieces, Veron Lane, Kelstedge, Ashover | SK36G | 14/05/1980 | 3 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIM6K |
| Via Gellia (site not precise),Cromford | SK25N | 06/06/1977 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIKA6 |
| Via Gellia (site not precise), Cromford | SK25N | 06/06/1977 | 1 | Adult | B. Elliott | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPWQV |
| Hopton Wood Quarry, Via Gelia | SK25S | 30/05/1975 | 1 | Larvae | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHFE6 |
| Hopton Wood (site not precise) | SK25M | 26/05/1974 | 1 | Larvae | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHF6I |
| Rupert St, Pilsley, Tibshelf | SK46B | 03/08/1971 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIHYG |
| Wolds Rise, Cavendish Rd, Matlock | SK36A | 01/08/1971 | 1 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIHYB |
| Wolds Rise, Cavendish Rd, Matlock | SK36A | 01/08/1971 | 1 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOZ69 |
| Via Gellia, Cromford (site not precise) | SK25T | 21/06/1971 | 4 | Larvae | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHET9 |
| Hopton Wood Quarry (site not precise) | SK25M | 07/06/1970 | 1 | Larvae | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHEQD |
| Welbeck Rd, Bolsover | SK47V | 11/08/1969 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIDPA |
| Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precies) | SK26Z | 10/08/1968 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHW31 |
| Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precise) | SK26Z | 10/08/1968 | 1 | Adult | B. Elliott | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOP5H |
| Whaley Bridge (site not precise) | SK08A | 09/04/1964 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHVWF |
| Overton Hall, Ashover | SK36L | 07/02/1960 | 3 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHE57 |
| Monsal Dale, Little Longstone | SK17Q | 17/08/1957 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDP4 |