70.300 BF1667 – Blotched Emerald – Comibaena bajularia – ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Adult Macro: CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species – Good photographs may be required – 
– click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines Verification Notes: Four records since 2020 – Set to CAT2
– click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines Verification Notes: Four records since 2020 – Set to CAT2
– Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant
– easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.ID pointers: Really unmistakable, a medium sized green moth with cream and fawn blotching on trailing edges of hind and forewing are diagnostic.
Distribution: (Last record: 18 June 2023 at Kirk Hallam ) – Last recorded in June 2023 – A resident that is rare, with isolated records each year. The species appears to be mainly restricted to sites in the south of the county, but isolated vagrants are recorded from places well away from their usual habitats. For example one was trapped at Froggatt on 22nd June 2016 by Kate & Bryan Barnacle. Five records between 2019-2023 with last one on 18 June 2023 from Kirk Hallam.
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 14 January 2026 by TD ***
Forewing: 14-17mm
Last Recorded Year: 2023
Last Recorded By – Brian Hobby
Last Recorded General Area – Kirk Hallam
Selected Images: Froggatt, Derbyshire – Image by Kate & Bryan Barnacle ©
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1975 - 2023)
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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 Comibaena bajularia
Found 22 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 6 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 16 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 6 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 16 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 – Comibaena bajularia
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Monthly Records By Year:
Comibaena bajularia
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Comibaena bajularia
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Comibaena bajularia
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Recordings By Year: Comibaena bajularia
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Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Comibaena bajularia
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Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Comibaena bajularia
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Comibaena bajularia
Comibaena bajularia
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 - Comibaena bajularia – 22 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston | SK44K | 16/06/2023 | 1 | adult | Hobby, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC48690744 |
| Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston | SK44K | 21/06/2022 | 1 | adult | Hobby, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41045803 |
| Not given | SK33A | 09/07/2021 | 1 | Adult | Hallam, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC20993036 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 09/07/2021 | 1 | adult | Brian and Jean Hallam | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35165185 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 02/07/2021 | 1 | adult | Brian and Jean Hallam | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35165067 |
| Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston | SK44K | 03/06/2020 | 1 | adult | Hobby, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41040305 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 21/06/2019 | 1 | adult | Brian and Jean Hallam | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35161285 |
| Derbyshire, UK | SK25I | 17/06/2018 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC23664696 |
| Hoe Grange Quarry | SK25I | 16/06/2018 | 1 | adult | Steve Orridge & Ray Walker | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC49168482 |
| Drayton Ave,Mackworth,Derby | SK33D | 30/06/2007 | 1 | Adult | W. Hurst | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKHC2 |
| The Field,Shipley,Ilkeston | SK44M | 25/06/2006 | 1 | Adult | T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHT4O |
| Shipley Park (Cinder Hill), Shipley, Ilkeston | SK44H | 02/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth;B.G. Sewell;T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJ9BV |
| Calke Park (Betty's Pool),Ticknall | SK32R | 04/07/1998 | 1 | Adult | I. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Viles | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJI3I |
| Calke Park (Betty's Pool),Ticknall | SK32R | 03/07/1998 | 2 | Adult | BUDWORTH, Mr D., VILES, Mr I.M., TRAVERS-AYRE, Mr | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJI35 |
| Calke Park (Betty's Pool),Ticknall | SK32R | 11/07/1997 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth;I. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Viles | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQDKA |
| Spring Wood NR, Calke, Melbourne | SK32R | 04/07/1997 | 1 | Adult | A. Russell | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJ0FS |
| Pond House, Mapperley Res, Ilkeston | SK44G | 01/07/1988 | 1 | Adult | T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOQAA |
| Calke Park Estate | SK32R | 03/07/1987 | 3 | adult | Finch, Graham Leonard | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35105584 |
| Wolds Rise, Cavendish Rd, Matlock | SK36A | 09/07/1979 | 1 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OILPY |
| Carvers Rocks, Hartshorne, Swadlincote | SK32G | 19/06/1979 | 1 | Adult | D.A. Young | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OILNW |
| Askew Grove, Repton | SK32D | 26/06/1976 | 1 | Adult | D.A. Young | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHFPR |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 03/07/1975 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIJ48 |