73.283 BF2171 – Marbled Coronet – Hadena confusa – (Hufnagel, 1766)
Adult Macro: CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species – Good photographs maybe required – 
– click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines
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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: Varied Coronet
ID pointers: A greyish-white squarish blotch at the tip of the forewing is noticeable on examples from southern, central and Eastern England. Along with further whitish blotches in the central area and the trailing edge. The further north the more the moth becomes browner or dark olive green. Varied Coronet lacks the blotches at the tip of the forewing and has a more prominent central white band.
Distribution: (Last record: 1 June 2025 at Cromford ) – Uncommon and a locally, scattered distributed in Derbyshire. Since 2020-2025 only eleven records mainly from the NE of the county.
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 13 January 2026 by TD ***
Forewing: 14-16mm
Last Recorded Year: 2025
Last Recorded By – Clive Ashton
Last Recorded General Area – Cromford
Selected Images: Image kindly provided by Bryan Barnacle – Froggatt – June 2021 ©/ Cromford (2025) Clive Ashton©
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1959 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Hadena confusa
Found 94 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 11 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 83 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 11 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 83 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 – Hadena confusa
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Monthly Records By Year:
Hadena confusa
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Hadena confusa
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Hadena confusa
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Hadena confusa
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Hadena confusa
AGR: 0% | Total % Change: 0%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Hadena confusa
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Hadena confusa
Hadena confusa
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 - Hadena confusa – 94 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | SK37S | 22/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Townsend, Paul | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC46654153 |
| upper cromford garden | SK25Y | 01/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Ashton, Clive | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42019384 |
| Derbyshire, UK | SK25I | 07/07/2024 | 1 | Adult | starnosemole | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36947542 |
| Middleton by Wirksworth | SK25T | 11/06/2023 | 1 | adult | Dinsdale, Kay | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC30803714 |
| Upper Cromford Garden | SK25Y | 05/06/2023 | 1 | adult | Ashton, Clive | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34568527 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 11/07/2022 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC46636679 |
| Hoe Grange Quarry, Derbys | SK25I | 03/07/2022 | 1 | adult | Penson, Melanie | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC26232680 |
| Hoe Grange Quarry | SK25I | 02/07/2022 | 1 | adult | S.A. Orridge, R Walker, D Aston | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35091235 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 06/06/2022 | 1 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC27845683 |
| Middleton by Wirksworth | SK25T | 03/07/2021 | 1 | adult | Dinsdale, Kay | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC30792270 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 19/07/2020 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45803624 |
| Station Road, Darley Dale | SK26R | 22/05/2019 | 1 | adult | Roddis, Simon | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35372712 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 02/07/2018 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45758854 |
| Pleasley Colliery NR, Pleasley | SK46X | 05/06/2016 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth;A. Dye;D. Brumbill;D.A. Clarke;K. Co | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPYW6 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 19/07/2015 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45701726 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 15/07/2015 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45701928 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 10/07/2015 | 2 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45702088 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 06/07/2015 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45684551 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 04/07/2015 | 2 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45701156 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 03/07/2015 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45699059 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 30/06/2015 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45683988 |
| Elgar Drive,Sawley,Long Eaton | SK43R | 30/06/2014 | 1 | Adult | A. Braddock | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OLELU |
| Pleasley Pit CP, Pleasley | SK46X | 14/06/2014 | 1 | Adult | B.J.N. Hill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQIXT |
| Ladycroft Ave | SK07S | 13/06/2014 | 1 | adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41012889 |
| Sheffield Rd, Sheepbridge, Chesterfield | SK37S | 25/07/2012 | 1 | Adult | P. Townsend | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKEJ1 |
| Sheffield Rd, Sheepbridge, Chesterfield | SK37S | 25/07/2012 | 1 | Adult | P. Townsend | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQBGK |
| The Mays,Malthouse Lane,Froggatt | SK27N | 26/05/2012 | 1 | Adult | Barnacle, Brian | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OK8MY |
| The Mays,Malthouse Lane,Froggatt | SK27N | 26/05/2012 | 1 | Adult | B. Barnacle;K. Barnacle | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPNJV |
| Dronfield Woodhouse | SK37J | 10/09/2011 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45417134 |
| Dronfield Woodhouse | SK37J | 01/07/2011 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45416743 |
| Dronfield Woodhouse | SK37J | 22/06/2011 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45416969 |
| Dronfield Woodhouse | SK37J | 14/06/2011 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45424952 |
| Far Cross,Cavendish Park,Matlock | SK36A | 25/07/2008 | 1 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKL1J |
| Bristol Rd,Ilkeston | SK44R | 12/06/2008 | 1 | Adult | S.L.P. Whiteley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJZSL |
| Far Cross,Cavendish Park,Matlock | SK36A | 16/07/2006 | 3 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHTKK |
| Wilmot St,Long Eaton | SK43R | 15/07/2006 | 2 | Adult | B.G. Sewell | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI84S |
| Ravenstor YHA,Tideswell | SK17L | 17/06/2006 | 2 | Adult | Roddis, Simon | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJCF4 |
| Drayton Ave,Mackworth,Derby | SK33D | 10/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | W. Hurst | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI6EN |
| Drayton Ave,Mackworth,Derby | SK33D | 10/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | W. Hurst | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOVJ8 |
| Clough Wood,Darley Dale | SK26L | 09/07/2001 | 1 | Adult | A. Butler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIBSX |
| Clough Wood,Darley Dale | SK26L | 09/07/2001 | 1 | Adult | A. Butler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPEYT |
| Ravenstor YHA | SK17L | 23/06/2001 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHOGB |
| Wilmot St, Sawley, Long Eaton | SK43R | 04/06/1997 | 1 | Adult | A. Braddock | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI2YK |
| Wilmot St, Sawley, Long Eaton | SK43R | 04/06/1997 | 1 | Adult | A. Braddock | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP5SI |
| Dale View Terrace, Cressbrook, Little Longstone | SK17R | 20/07/1996 | 1 | Adult | R.F. Botterill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHN8H |
| The Shimmers, Cressbrook, Buxton | SK17R | 20/07/1996 | 1 | Adult | R.F. Botterill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIZYD |
| Dale View Terrace, Cressbrook, Little Longstone | SK17R | 20/07/1996 | 1 | Adult | R.F. Botterill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPOW7 |
| Whiteley's Garden Cressbrook | SK17R | 18/07/1996 | 1 | Adult | Derek Whiteley | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC3038984 |
| Dale View Terrace, Cressbrook, Little Longstone | SK17R | 18/07/1996 | 1 | Adult | D. Whiteley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHN79 |
| Dale View Terrace, Cressbrook, Little Longstone | SK17R | 18/07/1996 | 1 | Adult | D.E. Whiteley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOS3H |
| Parkway, New Mills | SK08D | 30/06/1994 | 2 | Adult | J. Potts | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIXXT |
| Parkway, New Mills | SK08D | 29/06/1994 | 1 | Adult | J. Potts | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHMCC |
| Parkway, New Mills | SK08D | 26/06/1994 | 1 | Adult | J. Potts | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIXWO |
| Parkway, New Mills | SK08D | 23/06/1994 | 1 | Adult | J. Potts | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIXUB |
| Ladycroft Ave, Buxton | SK07S | 08/06/1993 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQDAQ |
| Lang Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33R | 12/07/1992 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI1I8 |
| Wilmot St, Sawley, Long Eaton | SK43R | 08/06/1988 | 1 | Adult | A. Braddock | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIE77 |
| Lock Lane Tip, Sawley, Long Eaton | SK43V | 04/07/1987 | 1 | adult | Finch, Graham Leonard | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35107026 |
| Welbeck Rd, Bolsover | SK47Q | 05/07/1969 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHW4T |
| Welbeck Rd, Bolsover | SK47V | 26/06/1969 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHENS |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 07/07/1968 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPW80 |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 06/07/1968 | 2 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPW6W |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 02/07/1968 | 2 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOYP7 |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 25/06/1968 | 2 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPAFU |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 22/06/1968 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP8BW |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 18/06/1968 | 3 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP89D |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 09/06/1968 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQ0NX |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 06/06/1968 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQ0M9 |
| The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, Glapwell | SK46S | 05/06/1968 | 2 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOTDL |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 04/06/1968 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPAAZ |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 01/08/1967 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOR01 |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 15/07/1967 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP9XG |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 10/07/1967 | 2 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP9WD |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 07/07/1967 | 2 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQ08M |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 01/07/1967 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOT1K |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 23/06/1967 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP9RU |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 15/06/1967 | 2 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPQHX |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 07/06/1967 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP9QH |
| Newbold Drive, Chesterfield | SK37R | 12/06/1965 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIHBA |
| Newbold Drive, Chesterfield | SK37R | 14/06/1964 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIH74 |
| Newbold Rd, Chesterfield | SK37R | 29/06/1963 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIH4C |
| Newbold Rd, Chesterfield | SK37R | 14/06/1963 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHVVI |
| Newbold Rd, Chesterfield | SK37R | 12/06/1963 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIH3U |
| Newbold Rd, Chesterfield | SK37R | 09/06/1963 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIH37 |
| Newbold Ave, Chesterfield | SK37R | 05/06/1960 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHE8J |
| Manners Wood,Bakewell | SK26J | 04/06/1960 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIGO2 |
| Newbold Ave, Chesterfield | SK37R | 28/05/1960 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIGN1 |
| Newbold Ave, Chesterfield | SK37R | 04/07/1959 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHE13 |
| Moorend, Beeley, Matlock | SK26T | 26/06/1959 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI9JE |
| Moorend, Beeley | SK26T | 26/06/1959 | 1 | Adult | B.S. Fletcher | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQ00O |
| Moorend, Beeley, Matlock | SK26T | 22/06/1959 | 3 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHEY5 |
| Moorend, Beeley | SK26T | 22/06/1959 | 3 | Adult | B.S. Fletcher | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPZZL |
| Moorend, Beeley, Matlock | SK26T | 12/06/1959 | 7 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIG05 |
| Moorend, Beeley | SK26T | 12/06/1959 | 7 | Adult | B.S. Fletcher | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOSDX |