70.027 BF1693 – Cream Wave – Scopula floslactata – (Haworth, 1809)
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: Lesser Cream Wave, Smoky Wave
ID pointers: Can show central black dots in the wings, but usually absent in forewing and tiny in the hind wing. Similar to Lesser Cream Wave which is smaller with less pointed and rounded wings.
Distribution: (Last record: 16 June 2025 at Belper ) – Generally scarce and locally distributed in the county at a few locations in the Trent Valley, Derwent Valley and Coal measures. Presumed absent from the northern uplands.
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 7 November 2025 by RP ***
Forewing: 13-16mm
Last Recorded Year: 2025
Last Recorded By – Dave Evans
Last Recorded General Area – Belper
Selected Images: 25th July 2021 – Allestree – Stephen Plant / Belper (2025) Dave Evans©
Image Gallery
Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1914 - 2023)
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Distribution Map for Scopula floslactata
Found 61 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 2 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 59 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 2 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 59 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 – Scopula floslactata
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Monthly Records By Year:
Scopula floslactata
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Scopula floslactata
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Scopula floslactata
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Scopula floslactata
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Scopula floslactata
AGR: 0% | Total % Change: 0%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Scopula floslactata
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Scopula floslactata
Scopula floslactata
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 - Scopula floslactata – 61 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheepbridge, Chesterfield | SK37S | 18/06/2023 | 1 | adult | Paul Townsend | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34511658 |
| Allestree, Derby | SK33P | 25/07/2021 | 1 | adult | Plant, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34960809 |
| garden | SK32R | 29/07/2016 | 1 | adult | Thornhill, Alison | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC5598898 |
| Back Lane, Glapwell | SK46T | 10/08/2015 | 1 | Adult | J. Culpin | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQG2I |
| Back Lane, Glapwell | SK46T | 30/06/2015 | 1 | Adult | J. Culpin | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPYOQ |
| Pleasley Pit CP, Pleasley | SK56C | 24/05/2015 | 1 | Adult | C. Stubbs;D.A. Clarke;I. O'Brien;J. Turton;S. Hors | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQ8MD |
| Not given | SK35Z | 05/07/2014 | 1 | Adult | Bradley, Karen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC1109245 |
| Millers Dale | SK17G | 02/07/2014 | 1 | adult | Watchorn, Andrew | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC2875201 |
| Back Lane, Glapwell | SK46T | 01/06/2014 | 1 | Adult | J. Culpin | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP2CB |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 21/05/2014 | 1 | Adult | H.C. Hayward | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP2BT |
| Millennium Meadow NR, Duffield | SK34L | 25/06/2012 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJUJU |
| Crich Chase,Ambergate | SK35L | 01/05/2011 | 1 | Adult | K.R. Huston | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKZBN |
| Longcliffe (High Peak Quarry) | SK25H | 21/08/2010 | 1 | Adult | K.R. Huston | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OK4YH |
| Calke Park,Ticknall | SK32L | 02/06/2009 | 1 | Adult | Finch, Graham Leonard | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKF9Y |
| Cross Green Cottages,Flint Lane,South Darley | SK26Q | 23/07/2008 | 1 | Adult | R. Hawksworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OK07S |
| Cross Green Cottages,Flint Lane,South Darley | SK26Q | 22/07/2007 | 1 | Adult | R. Hawksworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKHSR |
| Carsington Resr (Rangers' Base) | SK25K | 27/07/2006 | 2 | Adult | P. Bennett | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHTWQ |
| Carsington Resr (Rangers' Base) | SK25K | 27/07/2006 | 2 | Adult | P. Bennett | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPB5B |
| Carsington Resr (Rangers' Base) | SK25K | 26/07/2006 | 6 | Adult | P. Bennett | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHTVA |
| Ash Brook,Ashley Close,Tansley | SK35J | 12/07/2006 | 1 | Adult | A.D. Sinnott | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI81D |
| Crich Chase,Ambergate | SK35L | 18/06/2006 | 3 | Adult | Roddis, Simon | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHSYH |
| Ravenstor YHA,Tideswell | SK17L | 17/06/2006 | 1 | Adult | Roddis, Simon | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIF9L |
| Edgecote Drive,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 09/06/2006 | 1 | Adult | Topliss, Neil | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJC0A |
| Crich Chase,Ambergate | SK35L | 03/05/2006 | 15 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHSHU |
| Whitwell Wood,Whitwell,Worksop | SK57J | 29/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | C. Stubbs | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJA8V |
| Carsington Resr (Rangers' Base) | SK25K | 09/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | P. Bennett | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJ9IH |
| Carsington Resr (Rangers' Base) | SK25K | 09/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | P. Bennett | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WONWL |
| Ticknall Limeyards,Ticknall | SK32R | 20/06/1998 | 1 | Adult | BUDWORTH, Mr D., VILES, Mr I.M., TRAVERS-AYRE, Mr | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIBRP |
| Ticknall Limeyards,Ticknall | SK32R | 20/06/1998 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth;I. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Viles;T. Barnar | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP5F0 |
| Ticknall Limeyards,Ticknall | SK32R | 14/06/1997 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIEWP |
| Manor House Rd, Long Eaton | SK43W | 08/07/1995 | 1 | Adult | I. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Viles | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIYYK |
| Woodlands, Combs, Chapel en le Frith | SK07P | 05/08/1989 | 1 | Adult | S.G. Price | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI0L9 |
| Woodlands, Combs, Chapel en le Frith | SK07P | 05/08/1989 | 1 | Adult | S.G. Price | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPX11 |
| Woodlands, Combs, Chapel en le Frith | SK07P | 01/07/1989 | 1 | Adult | S.G. Price | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OITMQ |
| Woodlands, Combs, Chapel en le Frith | SK07P | 01/07/1989 | 1 | Adult | S.G. Price | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPX09 |
| Parkway, New Mills | SK08D | 06/07/1987 | 1 | Adult | J. Potts | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OISTU |
| Brierly Wood, Unstone | SK37S | 28/06/1987 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHZPS |
| Pond House, Mapperley Res, Ilkeston | SK44G | 29/08/1986 | 1 | Adult | T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OISGA |
| Pond House, Mapperley Res, Ilkeston | SK44G | 29/08/1986 | 1 | Adult | T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOS1E |
| Skinner St, Creswell, Worksop | SK57H | 01/08/1985 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIAX6 |
| Crich Chase, Ambergate (site not precise) | SK35L | 28/05/1982 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIOHJ |
| Crich Chase, Ambergate (site not precise) | SK35L | 20/05/1982 | 1 | Adult | BRADDOCK, Mr A., DURO, Mr T., STERLING, MR M J, ST | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHHRY |
| Crich Chase, Ambergate (site not precise) | SK35L | 20/05/1982 | 1 | Adult | A. Braddock;B.L. Statham;M.J. Sterling;T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQ14J |
| Field Studies Building, Drakelow Nature Trail | SK21J | 05/07/1977 | 5 | Adult | Dave Budworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIKEQ |
| Robin Wood, Ticknall | SK32S | 17/05/1959 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIFWW |
| Robin Wood, Ticknall | SK32S | 14/05/1959 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIFWR |
| John St, Clay Cross (assumed at his home) | SK36W | 23/06/1958 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHVCE |
| Chesterfield (site not precise) | SK37R | 01/01/1944 | 1 | Adult | [VC57 Recorder] | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001TAGJX |
| Chesterfield (site not precise) | SK37R | 01/01/1944 | 1 | Adult | R.G. Warren | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPZCC |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/06/1930 | 4 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHEVL |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/06/1930 | 4 | Adult | H.C. Hayward | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPZBK |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 22/05/1921 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDGB |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 22/05/1921 | 1 | Adult | H.C. Hayward | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOSK1 |
| Darley Dale (site not precise) | SK26R | 01/06/1918 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHV3P |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 21/05/1914 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OID6R |
| Little Eaton (site not precise) | SK34Q | 01/01/1905 | 3 | Adult | J. Hill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPZ9Z |
| Little Eaton (site not precise) | SK34Q | 01/01/1900 | 3 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJHEN |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/01/1885 | 1 | Adult | [VC57 Recorder] | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001TAGDA |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/01/1885 | 1 | Adult | G. Baker | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPQ32 |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/01/1866 | 1 | Adult | [VC57 Recorder] | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001TAGDL |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/01/1866 | 1 | Adult | F.M. Spilsbury | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPU3C |