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73.165 BF2329 - The Confused - Noctuidae - Apamea furva
73.165 BF2329  – The Confused  – Apamea furva  – ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
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   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>.  >>  Noctuidae  >> Xyleninae
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Dusky Brocade
ID pointers: Care is needed in the identification process of this species as it is rather similar to Dusky Brocade – Below is a superb image provided by Christian Heintzen showing the differences between the two species.
Related Link  🔗 Confused v Dusky Brocade ID Reference
Distribution:  (Last record: 24 July 2025 at Kinder Scout )  –  Scarce and locally distributed, where it is restricted throughout the Peak District area of Derbyshire.Only recorded in small numbers each year.
General Comment: None Flight Period: June /  July /  August –  June – August Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – but can be disturbed during the day Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Christian Heintzen, Rowan Wakefield  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 24 February 2026 by TD ***
Wingspan: 34-42mm
 Food Plant: Meadow grass (Poa sp.)
Last Recorded Year: 2025
Last Recorded By – Christian Heintzen
Last Recorded General Area – Kinder Scout
Selected Images:  Images provided by Christian Heintzen© and Rowan Wakefield© / July 2025 – Coombs Edge – Christian Heintzen©

73.165 BF2329 - The Confused - Noctuidae - Apamea furva
The Confused – Christian Heintzen
73.165 BF2329 - The Confused - Noctuidae - Apamea furva
Dusky Brocade / Confused comparison – Christian Heintzen
73.165 BF2329 - The Confused - Noctuidae - Apamea furva
The Confused – Rowan Wakefield
Confused - 10th July 2025 - Coombs Edge (VC57) - Christian Heintzen
Confused – 10th July 2025 – Coombs Edge (VC57) – Christian Heintzen
73.165 BF2329 - The Confused - Noctuidae - Apamea furva
73.165 BF2329 - The Confused - Noctuidae - Apamea furva
73.165 BF2329 - The Confused - Noctuidae - Apamea furva
Confused - 10th July 2025 - Coombs Edge (VC57) - Christian Heintzen


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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1895 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Apamea furva

Found 84 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 5 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 79 from Before 2020
Flying
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Apamea furva

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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: Apamea furva
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Apamea furva
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Apamea furva
AGR: 2.56%   |   Total % Change: 83.3%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Apamea furva
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Apamea furva

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 - Apamea furva – 84 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Kinder Scout, landslide at northwest corner of plateauSK08U24/07/20258adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43980572
Dowstone Clough, Yellow SlacksSK09S17/07/20252adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43980356
Charlesworth,Coombs RocksSK09A09/07/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43980048
Glossop, Bray CloughSK09L25/07/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36336889
Glossop, Gnat Hole Rough FieldsSK09L17/07/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36336723
Not givenSK07L16/07/20191AdultRussell Nevinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC15962980
Station Quarry, Chee DaleSK17G25/07/20161AdultSteve Orridge;S.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPQVR
Hartington (station quarry)SK16K01/08/20152AdultS. Bellvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPL1I
Arbor Grove, BuxtonSK07L26/07/20133AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKG3E
Millers DaleSK17L11/08/20121AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL906
DovedaleSK15K29/08/20111AdultDavid Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJTFW
DovedaleSK15K01/08/20112AdultDavid Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJSXC
DovedaleSK15K01/08/201112AdultDavid Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJSXX
DovedaleSK15K01/08/20111AdultDavid Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLFNO
DovedaleSK15K01/08/20114AdultDavid Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLFP6
DovedaleSK15K11/07/20111AdultM.J. Dalevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK6VL
DovedaleSK15K11/07/20115AdultJon Cliftonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL1VH
DovedaleSK15K11/07/20113AdultJon Cliftonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL1VR
DovedaleSK15K11/07/20116AdultH. John;M. Bellinghamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL1WF
DovedaleSK15K11/07/20111AdultH. John;M. Bellinghamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL1Y8
DovedaleSK15K19/09/20101AdultDavid Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKXZG
Dovedale, Lin DaleSK15K15/08/20106adultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35106393
DovedaleSK15K15/08/20101AdultDavid Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJQAW
DovedaleSK15K15/08/20101AdultDavid Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLFMI
Dovedale (Lin Dale)SK15K15/08/20106AdultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLFN9
DovedaleSK15K30/07/20101AdultDavid Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK4MR
DovedaleSK15K30/07/20101AdultM.J. Dalevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKW59
DovedaleSK15K30/07/20104AdultM.J. Dalevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKW5R
Biggin Dale, nr HartingtonSK15P28/07/20101AdultC. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKW2Y
DovedaleSK15K25/07/20104AdultDavid Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKDVS
DovedaleSK15K25/07/20104AdultDavid Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLFLG
DovedaleSK15K25/07/20101AdultDavid Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLFM9
Glossop (Shire Hill Quarry)SK09M22/07/20081AdultColin Plantvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKKUY
Bonsall Moor, CromfordSK25T28/07/20012AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOX8F
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R04/07/19991AdultA. Butler;B.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHO3N
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R14/06/19991AdultA. Butler;B.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ1AK
Parkway, New MillsSK08D27/06/19951AdultJ. Pottsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIYUG
Coombs Dale,Stoney MiddletonSK27H20/07/19911AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIVCY
Upper Booth, EdaleSK08X30/07/19801AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIMTB
Upper Booth, EdaleSK08X07/07/19801AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIMIS
Matlock (Teacher Training College)SK36A05/07/19801AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHXRR
Upper Booth, EdaleSK08X02/07/19801AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHGVJ
Upper Booth, EdaleSK08X24/06/19801AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHXR0
Upper Booth, EdaleSK08X23/06/19801AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHXQG
Goyts Clough Quarry, Goyt Valley, BuxtonSK07B28/07/197710AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHG1W
Upper Booth, EdaleSK08X28/07/197712AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHG1X
Goyts Clough Quarry, Goyt Valley, BuxtonSK07B01/08/19758AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIJA3
Hartington (nr railway station) (site not precise)SK16K18/08/19731AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHF3P
Welbeck Rd, BolsoverSK47Q25/08/19691AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIDPU
Hollingworth Clough, Hayfield (site not precise)SK08P27/07/19642AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHEGD
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T10/06/19604AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIGQ4
Moorend, BeeleySK26T10/06/19604AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP9K9
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T09/07/19592AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHVKC
Moorend, BeeleySK26T09/07/19592AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOOTL
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T08/07/19593AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHE1P
Moorend, BeeleySK26T08/07/19593AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOSI0
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T07/07/19592AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIG8S
Moorend, BeeleySK26T07/07/19592AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ02Q
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T05/07/19592AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIG82
Moorend, BeeleySK26T05/07/19592AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ38B
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T03/07/19593AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIG6M
Moorend, BeeleySK26T03/07/19593AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ02C
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T02/07/19592AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIG66
Moorend, BeeleySK26T02/07/19592AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOORP
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T28/06/19594AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIG4Q
Moorend, BeeleySK26T28/06/19594AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOSFG
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T26/06/19594AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI9J1
Moorend, BeeleySK26T26/06/19594AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOOR1
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T25/06/19593AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHDYQ
Moorend, BeeleySK26T25/06/19593AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPZIF
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T22/06/19592AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIG23
Moorend, BeeleySK26T22/06/19592AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOOQ5
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T21/06/19592AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHDY9
Moorend, BeeleySK26T21/06/19592AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPZHX
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T12/06/19592AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHVIN
Moorend, BeeleySK26T12/06/19592AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOSDG
Froggatt (site not precise)SK27N05/08/19521AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHV62
Froggatt (site not precise)SK27N02/09/19511AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJHNC
Hayfield (site no precise)SK08I01/08/19381AdultH.N. Michaelisvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHDH9
Poolsbrook (site not precise)SK47L23/07/19071AdultS. Hookevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OID4E
Poolsbrook, Staveley (site not precise)SK47G23/07/19071AdultS. Hookevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OID4F
Bakewell (site not precise)SK26J01/07/18951AdultR.H. Fullervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPRCK
Derbyshire (site not precise)SK33L01/01/18701AdultE. Newmanvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPU3E
Derbyshire (site not precise)SK33L01/01/18001AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLFFN

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