73.200 BF2235 – Tawny Pinion – Lithophane semibrunnea – (Haworth, 1809)
Adult Macro: CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species – Good photographs may be required – 
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– Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
– care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required. Confusion Species: Pale Pinion
ID pointers: Looks remarkably like a piece of plant stem, twig or tree bark. Has same flight time and habits as Pale Pinion, which needs to be carefully eliminated, especially dark forms.. The key feature is a tawny and blackish coloured tornal spot on the trailing edge of the forewing. A dark honey coloured crest on top of the head and narrow appearance to the wings with a straighter leading edge than Pale Pinion, with a less arched costa.
Distribution: (First record: 31 October 1986 ) – (Last record: 14 September 2025 at Chaddesden ) – Danes shows 45 records between 1986 -2013. iRecord shows 1 record in 2009 and 6 records 2020 – 2025. It was also recorded in 2006 from South Wood, Calke Estate. The species is only record in very small numbers each year and remains a rare moth within the recording area.
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 29 March 2026 by RP ***
Forewing: 16-20mm
Last Recorded Year: 2025
First Recorded Year: 1986
Last Recorded By – Martin Roome
Last Recorded General Area – Chaddesden
Selected Images:
Findern – Brian Hallam© / Darwin Forest (2025) Dave Evans©/ Belper (2023)(2024) Dave Evans© Mellor© (2024) David Knass©
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1986 - 2026)
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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.
Distribution Map for Lithophane semibrunnea
Found 56 records
↳ 4 from 2026+
↳ 8 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 44 from Before 2020
↳ 4 from 2026+
↳ 8 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 44 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 – Lithophane semibrunnea
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Monthly Records By Year:
Lithophane semibrunnea
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Lithophane semibrunnea
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Lithophane semibrunnea
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Recordings By Year: Lithophane semibrunnea
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Lithophane semibrunnea
AGR: 0% | Total % Change: 0%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Lithophane semibrunnea
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Lithophane semibrunnea
Lithophane semibrunnea
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 - Lithophane semibrunnea – 56 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Lees, Sheffield | SK38L | 08/04/2026 | 1 | adult | Mella, Pete | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC51383252 |
| Findern, Derbyshire | SK33A | 07/04/2026 | 1 | adult | Hallam, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC51358516 |
| Sandiacre, Derbyshire | SK43S | 08/03/2026 | 1 | adult | paul buxton | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC50618818 |
| Belper | SK34N | 04/03/2026 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC50505251 |
| Chaddesden, Derby | SK33T | 14/09/2025 | 1 | adult | roome, martin | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45481059 |
| Inkersall garden | SK47G | 18/04/2025 | 1 | adult | Cambridge, Don | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41030058 |
| Darwin Forest | SK26X | 31/03/2025 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40588572 |
| Ilkeston, Derbyshire | SK44K | 05/04/2024 | 2 | adult | Hobby, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35358506 |
| Mellor | SJ98Z | 03/04/2024 | 1 | adult | Knass, David | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35352119 |
| Belper | SK34N | 18/03/2024 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35153345 |
| Belper | SK34U | 18/05/2023 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35300258 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 20/05/2020 | 1 | adult | Brian and Jean Hallam | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35162350 |
| Lancaster Ave,Sandiacre | SK43S | 29/09/2011 | 1 | Adult | I.M. Viles | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OL4UX |
| Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33W | 06/04/2010 | 1 | Adult | I. Gardler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OK37L |
| Drayton Ave,Mackworth,Derby | SK33D | 13/11/2009 | 1 | Adult | W. Hurst | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKFNQ |
| Drayton Ave,Mackworth,Derby | SK33D | 13/11/2009 | 1 | Adult | W. Hurst | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQ2EC |
| nr Derwent Arms,Whatstandwell | SK35H | 29/10/2009 | 1 | Adult | D.A. Clarke | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJNLX |
| Oaks Barn Cottage, Monyash Rd, Over Haddon, Bakewell | SK26D | 30/09/2009 | 1 | Adult | D.A. Clarke | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OK32O |
| Wilmot St,Long Eaton | SK43R | 26/09/2009 | 1 | Adult | B.G. Sewell;D.A. Clarke | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJNIH |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 20/03/2009 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34678573 |
| Drayton Ave,Mackworth,Derby | SK33D | 18/03/2009 | 1 | Adult | W. Hurst | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKMEA |
| Drayton Ave,Mackworth,Derby | SK33D | 18/03/2009 | 1 | Adult | W. Hurst | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQ6RP |
| Over Haddon (Church), Bakewell | SK26D | 22/10/2008 | 1 | Adult | D.A. Clarke | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKF6H |
| Bakewell (Shutts Lane) | SK26D | 06/10/2008 | 1 | Adult | D.A. Clarke | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKMCB |
| Lowes Hill,Ripley | SK35V | 06/10/2007 | 1 | Adult | R.A. Wain | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJJQR |
| The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale | SK26R | 22/05/2007 | 1 | Adult | Roddis, Simon | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKGCH |
| Lowes Hill,Ripley | SK35V | 13/10/2006 | 1 | Adult | R.A. Wain | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJGPD |
| South Wood, Calke, Ticknall | SK32Q | 10/10/2006 | 1 | Adult | Finch, Graham Leonard | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJGO5 |
| Back Lane,Glapwell | SK46T | 14/09/2003 | 1 | Adult | J. Culpin | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHPJ1 |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 20/10/2000 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJ22Z |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 13/10/2000 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJ22P |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 29/09/2000 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI3TP |
| School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale | SK26R | 02/05/2000 | 1 | Adult | A. Butler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHO8G |
| Ilkeston (Court House) | SK44Q | 12/03/2000 | 1 | Adult | T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJ1Q3 |
| Ilkeston (Court House) | SK44Q | 12/03/2000 | 1 | Adult | T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQ5SH |
| Margaret Ave, Ilkeston | SK44Q | 11/10/1997 | 1 | Adult | T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI36X |
| Margaret Ave, Ilkeston | SK44Q | 11/10/1997 | 1 | Adult | T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQDQN |
| Far Cross,Cavendish Park,Matlock | SK36A | 17/11/1996 | 1 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIETB |
| Far Cross,Cavendish Park,Matlock | SK36A | 22/10/1996 | 1 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHNHH |
| Stocksmoor Farm, Ashover Rd, Old Tupton | SK36S | 27/09/1996 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJ0DL |
| Baslow (site not precise) | SK27L | 12/11/1995 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI2JV |
| Far Cross,Cavendish Park,Matlock | SK36A | 23/10/1995 | 1 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI2JR |
| Deerlands Rd, Ashgate, Chesterfield | SK37K | 07/09/1995 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIZFI |
| Stoneleah, Alfreton Rd, Little Eaton | SK34R | 25/04/1995 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI272 |
| Egginton (Fish Pond Lane), Burton on Trent | SK22U | 27/10/1994 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHMMW |
| Derby Carriage Works, London Rd, Derby | SK33S | 22/02/1994 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIXO9 |
| Egginton (Fish Pond Lane), Burton on Trent | SK22U | 01/10/1993 | 3 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI1Y9 |
| Ironville Forge, Alfreton | SK45K | 15/04/1993 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth;I.M. Viles | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIWT7 |
| Fernhill Rd, Mellor | SJ98U | 30/03/1993 | 1 | Adult | I.F. Smith | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHLUA |
| The Drey, A Sitwell St, Spondon | SK33X | 18/03/1993 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIWRY |
| Wilmot St, Sawley, Long Eaton | SK43R | 02/10/1992 | 1 | Adult | A. Braddock | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIWQI |
| Lang Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33R | 28/09/1992 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHLTM |
| Far Cross,Cavendish Park,Matlock | SK36A | 28/09/1992 | 1 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHLTG |
| Parkway, New Mills | SK08D | 08/10/1990 | 1 | Adult | J. Potts;S.H. Hind | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI0YX |
| Wilmot St, Sawley, Long Eaton | SK43R | 25/10/1988 | 1 | Adult | A. Braddock | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHKD6 |
| Elvaston Park, Derby (site not precise) | SK43B | 31/10/1986 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIDZZ |