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70.037 BF1681 - Clay Triple-lines - Geometridae - Cyclophora linearia
70.037 BF1681  – Clay Triple-lines  – Cyclophora linearia  – (Hübner, 1799)
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  >>.  >>  Geometridae  >> Sterrhinae
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
ID pointers: The moth gets its name from three cross-lines running through the fore and hind wings. The first brood is orange brown in colour with the central cross-line being distinctive and brownish grey. No presence of any dark bordered discal spots. The second brood is smaller, orange-pink in colour and shows the central discal spots.
Distribution:  (Last record: 2024 )  –  Last reported 2024. A scarce to rare species in Derbyshire. Prior to 1985 only four records. In 2009 only three records. A large count of 100+ from 5 mv light traps at Whitwell Woods 17th June 2017, is possibly the largest quantity recorded in the county. Twelve records reported between 2019 – 2024 from several locations. 
General Comment: None Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  August /  September –  On the wing –  1st brood – May – July / 2nd brood – August  to mid September. Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 26-33mm
Forewing: 14-16mm Food Plant: Beech.
Last Recorded Year: 2024
Last Recorded By – Not Recorded
Last Recorded General Area – Not Recorded
Selected Images:  Melbourne – 2009 – Images by Tony Davison ©

70.037 BF1681 - Clay Triple-lines - Geometridae - Cyclophora linearia
Clay Triple-lines – Cyclophora linearia
70.037 BF1681 - Clay Triple-lines - Geometridae - Cyclophora linearia


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Clay Triple-lines - Melbourne - Tony Davison©

Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1911 - 2025)
(click legend below to show/hide datasets)
 

Distribution Map for Cyclophora linearia

Found 68 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 24 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 44 from Before 2020
Flying
Jan
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Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Cyclophora linearia

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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: Cyclophora linearia
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Cyclophora linearia
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Cyclophora linearia
AGR: 1.1%   |   Total % Change: 27.3%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Cyclophora linearia
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Cyclophora linearia

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 - Cyclophora linearia – 68 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Ashbourne DEAQ, UKSK14Z15/08/20251Adultzoobotanicalvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44488323
Darwin ForestSK26X05/07/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43066053
Darwin ForestSK26X04/07/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43064352
Darwin ForestSK26X03/07/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43019799
Darwin ForestSK26X01/07/20252adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43018229
Darwin ForestSK26X30/06/20253adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43015040
upper cromford gardenSK25Y20/06/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42503662
BelperSK34N11/06/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42267866
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z30/05/20251adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC41949320
upper cromford gardenSK25Y17/05/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41661818
upper cromford gardenSK25Y12/05/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41552943
Markham Vale DerbyshireSK47K09/08/20241adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37840558
BelperSK34N18/07/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37187063
High Leas Farm, RiberSK35D25/05/20241adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40044503
Darwin ForestSK26X27/06/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35295863
Darwin ForestSK26X26/06/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35295657
BelperSK34N14/06/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35305617
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H11/06/20231adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC30834688
Lower Cromford GardenSK25Y19/07/20221adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34569071
Station Road, Darley DaleSK26R19/07/20221adultRoddis, Simonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35376510
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F09/07/20211adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC29738268
Ninelands RoadSK28F26/06/20211adultBlues, Clarevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27392465
Wimsey Way, Amber Valley, England, GBSK45C23/06/20211Adultdianeellenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC22756517
Rydal Close, Dronfield Woodhouse, DronfieldSK37J14/09/20201adultKAY, Mr P.Danes_2019-2021319
Station Road, Darley DaleSK26R05/08/20191adultRoddis, Simonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35373553
Clover Close, ElvastonSK43B26/07/20192adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC11082725
Whitwell Wood (centre area), Whitwell, WorksopSK57J17/06/2017100AdultDave Budworth;D. Brumbill;D.A. Clarke;D.A. Smith;Kvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPYZX
Meersbrook, SheffieldSK38M03/07/20141AdultTurner, Janvc57_irecords_extractiBRC1125875
Meersbrook, SheffieldSK38M03/07/20141AdultTurner, Janvc57_irecords_extractiBRC1125903
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R26/07/20131AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJX80
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R26/07/20131AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPMXO
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R25/07/20131AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKBEF
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R25/07/20131AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQCC9
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R12/07/20131AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLBR8
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R12/07/20131AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPJN7
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R07/07/20131AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLBH2
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R07/07/20131AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQC0Q
Cross Green Cottages,Flint Lane,South DarleySK26A07/09/20121AdultR. Hawksworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLA01
Bilberry Wood, AmbergateSK35L25/06/20121AdultDave Budworth;P. Patrickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL6IX
Millennium Meadow NR, DuffieldSK34L12/06/20121AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJUEI
Carr WoodSK45A26/05/20121adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33510077
Carr Wood, RipleySK45A26/05/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJU8C
Kingsbury Rd, DerbySK33I10/07/20111AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJSFF
Kingsbury Rd, DerbySK33I10/07/20111AdultJ.C.G. Millarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ2UH
Meynell Langley,Kirk LangleySK23Z04/06/20111AdultWARD, Mr N.J., CLARKE, Mr D.A., MILLAR, Mr J.C.G.,vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKFUO
High Tor,Matlock BathSK25Z19/05/20112AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK5WL
Ash Brook,Ashley Close,TansleySK35J12/07/20101AdultA.D. Sinnottvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJPGA
Markeaton Park,DerbySK33I05/06/20101AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., WARD, Mr N.J., SEWELL, Mr B.G., Cvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJO67
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X03/07/20091adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33421471
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X03/07/20091AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKOJD
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R30/06/20091AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKO9K
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S31/05/20091AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKN0W
Far Cross,Cavendish Park,MatlockSK36A30/07/20081AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKLDN
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R23/07/20081AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKKWY
Robin WoodSK32M23/06/20061adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33526933
Robin Wood (centre area track), TicknallSK32M23/06/20064AdultDave Budworth;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHT0K
Whitwell Wood,Whitwell,WorksopSK57J18/09/20051AdultC. Stubbsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI6X7
Whitwell Wood,Whitwell,WorksopSK57J01/07/20054AdultC. Stubbsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHRIK
The Field,Shipley,IlkestonSK44M15/06/20051AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ8QC
The Field,Shipley,IlkestonSK44M15/06/20051AdultF. Harrison;T. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOXIZ
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R06/07/20031AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ3NK
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R06/07/20031AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOTBJ
Whitwell Wood,Whitwell,WorksopSK57E20/07/19901AdultR.F. Botterillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHKWY
Whitwell Wood,Whitwell,WorksopSK57E20/07/19901AdultR.F. Botterillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ409
Beeley Lodge, ChatsworthSK26U31/07/19841AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHIX8
Beeley Lodge, Chatsworth ParkSK26U31/07/19841AdultA.C. Warnevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WON0V
Poolsbrook (site not precise)SK47G01/07/19111AdultS. Hookevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHD6S
Clifton, Ashbourne (site not precise)SK14S01/01/18842Adult[VC57 Recorder]vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001TAG8T

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