70.303 BF1674 – Little Emerald – Jodis lactearia – (Linnaeus, 1758)
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. ID pointers: A small and delicately coloured pale light green emerald species, with a pair of faint white wavy cross-lines. The colour quickly fades to a very pale whitish green. Males have very fine feathered antennae.
Distribution: (Last record: 19 July 2021 at Findern ) – A resident, that appears to have become less common and very localised throughout Derbyshire. It was once common on the coal measure areas but scarce and even absent from the north of the county. During period 2013-2016 only 4 reported from 4 locations. Species could be in decline. Last recorded in 2021.
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Forewing: 11-12mm
Last Recorded Year: 2021
Last Recorded By – Brian & Jean Hallam
Last Recorded General Area – Findern
Selected Images: Darley Dale Image by Simon Roddis ©
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1894 - 2025)
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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 Jodis lactearia
Found 90 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 4 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 86 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 4 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 86 from Before 2020
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Jodis lactearia
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Monthly Records By Year:
Jodis lactearia
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Jodis lactearia
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Jodis lactearia
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Jodis lactearia
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Jodis lactearia
AGR: 0% | Total % Change: 0%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Jodis lactearia
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Jodis lactearia
Jodis lactearia
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 - Jodis lactearia – 90 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne, Derbyshire | SK32X | 01/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Davison, Tony | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42986601 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 19/07/2021 | 1 | adult | Brian and Jean Hallam | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35165426 |
| Marlborough Road, Long Eaton, Derbys | SK43X | 04/07/2020 | 1 | adult | Bryce, Marion | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC15001747 |
| Nottingham NGFY, UK | SK43V | 02/06/2020 | 1 | Adult | Arctic | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC32190522 |
| Greenwood Centre, Toton | SK43X | 23/07/2016 | 2 | Adult | Bryce, Marion | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC3729387 |
| Backgarden Marehay | SK34Z | 18/06/2016 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33504600 |
| Shirland - Hallfieldgate Lane | SK35Z | 10/06/2016 | 1 | Adult | Mahadevan, Nikki | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35028536 |
| Welbeck Drive, Wingerworth | SK36T | 09/06/2016 | 1 | Adult | B.J.N. Hill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPL6H |
| Shirland - Hallfieldgate Lane | SK35Z | 07/06/2016 | 1 | adult | Mahadevan, Nikki | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35028503 |
| Shirland-Hallfieldgate Lane | SK35Z | 23/06/2015 | 1 | Adult | Mahadevan, Nikki | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35070223 |
| Shirland - Hallfieldgate Lane | SK35Z | 07/06/2014 | 1 | Adult | Mahadevan, Nikki | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36749076 |
| Hallfieldgate Lane, Shirland, Alfreton | SK35Z | 07/06/2014 | 1 | Adult | N. Mahadevan | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OLEB3 |
| Hallfieldgate Lane, Shirland, Alfreton | SK35Z | 07/06/2014 | 1 | Adult | N. Mahadevan | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP2D7 |
| Lancaster Ave,Sandiacre | SK43S | 18/06/2013 | 1 | Adult | I.M. Viles | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKAQI |
| Welbeck Drive, Wingerworth | SK36T | 17/06/2013 | 1 | Adult | B.J.N. Hill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOU2E |
| Chaddesden Wood, Chaddesden, Derby | SK33Z | 27/07/2012 | 1 | Adult | BUDWORTH, Mr D., PATRICK, Mr P., SEWELL, Mr B.G., | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKELD |
| Welbeck Drive,Wingerworth | SK36T | 28/06/2012 | 1 | Adult | B.J.N. Hill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OK90F |
| Not given | SK34M | 21/06/2012 | 1 | Adult | Ball, Mick | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC109835 |
| Nether Close, Duffield | SK34M | 20/06/2012 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OL6EV |
| The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale | SK26R | 07/07/2011 | 1 | Adult | Roddis, Simon | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OL1OQ |
| The Hollies,Holly St,Stapenhill,Burton on Trent | SK22K | 26/06/2011 | 1 | Adult | P. Patrick | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OL11T |
| Meynell Langley,Kirk Langley | SK23Z | 04/06/2011 | 1 | Adult | WARD, Mr N.J., CLARKE, Mr D.A., MILLAR, Mr J.C.G., | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJRQ1 |
| The Hollies,Holly St,Stapenhill,Burton on Trent | SK22K | 04/07/2009 | 4 | Adult | P. Patrick | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKOK9 |
| The Hollies,Holly St,Stapenhill,Burton on Trent | SK22K | 02/07/2009 | 1 | Adult | P. Patrick | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKOEU |
| The Hollies,Holly St,Stapenhill,Burton on Trent | SK22K | 30/06/2009 | 2 | Adult | P. Patrick | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OK1SK |
| Stainsby Park,Glapwell | SK46S | 02/06/2008 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKJQC |
| Lowes Hill,Ripley | SK35V | 14/07/2007 | 1 | Adult | R.A. Wain | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKCP6 |
| Lowes Hill,Ripley | SK35V | 12/07/2007 | 2 | Adult | R.A. Wain | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKHJW |
| Mercaston Marsh, Mercaston, Brailsford | SK24R | 17/06/2006 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth;N.J. Ward | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIF9T |
| Drayton Ave,Mackworth,Derby | SK33D | 12/06/2006 | 1 | Adult | W. Hurst | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJC6K |
| Drayton Ave,Mackworth,Derby | SK33D | 12/06/2006 | 1 | Adult | W. Hurst | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP6N9 |
| Ticknall Limeyards, Calke Park | SK32R | 17/06/2005 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34678452 |
| Ticknall Limeyards,Ticknall | SK32R | 17/06/2005 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth;A. Davison;N.J. Ward;W. Soar | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJ8TL |
| Dimminsdale NR, Calke | SK32Q | 03/06/2003 | 1 | Adult | BUDWORTH, Mr D., WILLIAMS, Mr M.J., WILLIAMS, Mrs | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIF4V |
| Hilton NR, Hilton, Etwall | SK23K | 14/06/2002 | 1 | Adult | I. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Viles | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJ2O5 |
| Hilton NR, Hilton, Etwall | SK23K | 08/06/2002 | 1 | Adult | I. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Viles | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI44J |
| Church St,Holloway,Matlock | SK35I | 02/07/2001 | 1 | Adult | F. Harrison | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJ2AC |
| Lang Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33R | 30/06/1996 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIZPS |
| Lang Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33R | 28/06/1993 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIX7A |
| Lang Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33R | 28/06/1993 | 1 | Adult | I. Travers-Ayre | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPX6S |
| Gallows Inn Close,Ilkeston | SK44Q | 31/05/1993 | 1 | Adult | A.D. Price | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIWW0 |
| Gallows Inn Close,Ilkeston | SK44Q | 31/05/1993 | 1 | Adult | A.D. Price | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP07D |
| Lang Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33R | 20/06/1992 | 2 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI1EI |
| Lang Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33R | 20/06/1992 | 2 | Adult | A. Braddock;I. Travers-Ayre | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQAEA |
| Lang Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33R | 16/06/1992 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIW1R |
| Lang Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33R | 16/06/1992 | 1 | Adult | A. Braddock;I. Travers-Ayre | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP04I |
| Oakerthorpe LNR, Alfreton | SK35X | 12/06/1985 | 1 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIRD5 |
| Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long Eaton | SK43F | 25/06/1983 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIPQA |
| Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long Eaton | SK43F | 25/06/1983 | 1 | Adult | R.H. Dumelow | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOOHV |
| Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long Eaton | SK43F | 22/06/1983 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIAK1 |
| Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long Eaton | SK43F | 22/06/1983 | 1 | Adult | R.H. Dumelow | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPUZV |
| Crich Chase, Ambergate (site not precise) | SK35L | 28/05/1982 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIOH5 |
| Askew Grove, Repton | SK32D | 24/06/1981 | 2 | Adult | D.A. Young | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OINL6 |
| Carvers Rocks NR, Hartshorne, Swadlincote (site not precise) | SK32G | 12/06/1981 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OINJ2 |
| Carvers Rocks NR,Hartshorne,Swadlincote | SK32G | 04/07/1979 | 2 | Adult | D.A. Young | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHGJK |
| Carvers Rocks NR,Hartshorne,Swadlincote | SK32G | 28/04/1979 | 1 | Adult | D.A. Young | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OILKZ |
| Carvers Rocks NR,Hartshorne,Swadlincote | SK32G | 20/04/1979 | 1 | Adult | D.A. Young | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHGHN |
| Field Close, Hilton, Burton on Trent | SK23K | 22/06/1976 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIJSC |
| Askew Grove, Repton | SK32D | 15/06/1976 | 1 | Adult | D.A. Young | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHFPD |
| Askew Grove, Repton | SK32D | 15/06/1976 | 1 | Adult | D.A. Young | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOR8T |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32I | 15/06/1976 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHFPE |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 12/06/1976 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI9RY |
| Askew Grove, Repton | SK32D | 12/06/1976 | 1 | Adult | D.A. Young | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI9RU |
| Askew Grove, Repton | SK32D | 12/06/1976 | 1 | Adult | D.A. Young | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOR8P |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/01/1975 | 1 | Adult | [VC57 Recorder] | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001TAGEJ |
| Askew Grove, Repton | SK32D | 01/01/1975 | 1 | Adult | [VC57 Recorder] | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001TAGC0 |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 23/06/1973 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OII2Y |
| John St, Clay Cross | SK36W | 22/09/1962 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIH0R |
| Harthill, Youlgreave (site not precise) | SK26G | 12/07/1959 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHE2R |
| Robin Wood, Ticknall | SK32S | 04/06/1959 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDWM |
| Melton Ave, Littleover, Derby | SK33G | 27/05/1959 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHVHN |
| Heath Av, Littleover (home address asumed) | SK33H | 23/07/1956 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDNU |
| Robin Wood, Ticknall | SK32S | 13/06/1956 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHVAG |
| Melton Ave, Littleover, Derby | SK33G | 01/01/1956 | 6 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIDF6 |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane | SK46C | 02/07/1953 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHV7E |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 02/07/1953 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPQ6E |
| Cowlishaw Wood, Old Tupton | SK36S | 13/06/1953 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDJX |
| Cowlishaw Wood, Old Tupton | SK36S | 13/06/1953 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPQ5M |
| Hardwick Wood, Wingerworth (site not precise) | SK36T | 07/06/1953 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDJH |
| Tupton Wood, Old Tupton (site not precise) | SK36X | 22/05/1953 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIDDK |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton | SK32B | 01/05/1938 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDH4 |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton | SK32B | 16/06/1936 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDGT |
| Stenson, Willington (site not precise) | SK32J | 01/06/1932 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIDA8 |
| Tibshelf (site not precise) | SK46K | 01/01/1921 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDFW |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32D | 16/06/1917 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OID7V |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32D | 23/05/1911 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJHID |
| Derby (site not precise) | SK33M | 01/07/1894 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OLG4E |
| Derby (site not precise) | SK33M | 01/07/1894 | 1 | Adult | F.W.G. Payne | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPQ4V |
| Beadsall Moor, Breadsall (site not precise) | SK34R | 01/01/1883 | 1 | Adult | Harpur Crewe;U. Unknown | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP37C |
| Beadsall Moor, Breadsall (site not precise) | SK34R | 01/01/1800 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OLG3W |