70.111 BF1875 – Small White Wave – Asthena albulata – (Hufnagel, 1767)
Adult Macro: CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species – Good photographs maybe required – 
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– Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
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– care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required. Confusion Species: Common White Wave, Common Wave, Grass Rivulet:
ID pointers: The small size, pure white ground colour, a silky sheen to the forewings and contrasting brown wavy cross-lines are diagnostic.
Distribution: (Last record: 17 June 2017 ) – An uncommon and locally distributed species in Derbyshire. Favours hazel scrub growing on the sides of limestone dales.
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Forewing: 9-11mm
Last Recorded Year: 2017
Last Recorded By – The late D.Budworth
Last Recorded General Area – Not Recorded
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1890 - 2018)
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Distribution Map for Asthena albulata
Found 36 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ from 2020 - 2025
↳ 36 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ from 2020 - 2025
↳ 36 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 – Asthena albulata
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Monthly Records By Year:
Asthena albulata
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Asthena albulata
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Asthena albulata
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Recordings By Year: Asthena albulata
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Asthena albulata
AGR: -8.3% | Total % Change: -75%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Asthena albulata
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Asthena albulata
Asthena albulata
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 - Asthena albulata – 36 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darley Dale (site not precise) | SK26R | 01/06/2018 | 1 | Adult | A.E.W. Morse | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPTV7 |
| Whitwell Wood (centre area), Whitwell, Worksop | SK57J | 17/06/2017 | 3 | Adult | Dave Budworth;D. Brumbill;D.A. Clarke;D.A. Smith;K | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQJVD |
| Ashbourne (site not precise) | SK14T | 12/06/2012 | 1 | Adult | Unknown;Hanson Sale | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOTTO |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 03/06/2012 | 1 | Adult | H.C. Hayward | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPM0T |
| Millennium Meadow NR, Duffield | SK34L | 29/05/2012 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OK8OO |
| Via Gellia,Cromford | SK25T | 25/06/2011 | 1 | Adult | A. Butler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OL0W9 |
| Dovedale (Staffs side) | SK15K | 01/06/2009 | 5 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKN1G |
| Pleasley Pit (Pit Buildings),Pleasley | SK46X | 09/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | C. Stubbs | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJ9MG |
| Via Gellia,Cromford | SK25Y | 27/05/2002 | 4 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHON4 |
| South Wood, Calke, Ticknall (site not precise) | SK32Q | 05/06/1998 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJI27 |
| South Wood, Calke, Ticknall (site not precise) | SK32Q | 23/05/1998 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHNSK |
| Dunstan Farm, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield | SK37J | 16/08/1996 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHNE2 |
| Lang Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33R | 05/07/1994 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIY19 |
| Bonsal Wood, Via Gelia, Cromford | SK25T | 29/05/1993 | 1 | Adult | F. Harrison | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIWVV |
| Coombs Dale,Stoney Middleton | SK27H | 20/07/1991 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIVD3 |
| Carvers Rocks NR, Hartshorne, Swadlincote (site not precise) | SK32G | 13/06/1981 | 2 | Adult | D.A. Young | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OINJP |
| Nimblejack (quarry), Via Gellia, Cromford (site not precise) | SK25T | 15/06/1971 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHESX |
| Nimblejack (quarry), Via Gellia, Cromford (site not precise) | SK25T | 12/06/1971 | 4 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJHRJ |
| Hopton Wood Quarry (site not precise) | SK25M | 27/05/1970 | 2 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIHQY |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton | SK32B | 01/05/1938 | 1 | Adult | Unknown;Blackwell Wood | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPZBY |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton | SK32B | 04/06/1932 | 1 | Adult | H.C. Hayward | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOQLW |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton | SK32B | 12/06/1928 | 1 | Adult | H.C. Hayward | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPZBH |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton | SK32B | 02/06/1928 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHEVJ |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton | SK32B | 01/01/1927 | 1 | Adult | H.C. Hayward | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPZBD |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton | SK32B | 01/08/1926 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHEV6 |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton | SK32B | 01/08/1926 | 1 | Adult | H.C. Hayward | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPZBB |
| Darley Dale (site not precise) | SK26R | 01/06/1918 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHV3F |
| Little Eaton (site not precise) | SK34R | 01/01/1905 | 1 | Adult | G. Pike | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPZA4 |
| Little Eaton (site not precise) | SK34R | 01/01/1900 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJHEX |
| Langwith (site not precise) | SK57A | 27/06/1893 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OLFRW |
| Langwith (site not precise) | SK57A | 16/05/1893 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OLFRH |
| Poolsbrook, Staveley (site not precise) | SK47G | 28/05/1890 | 1 | Adult | S. Hooke | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPU47 |
| Seal Wood, Overseal, Swadlincote (site not precise) | SK21S | 01/01/1885 | 1 | Adult | [VC57 Recorder] | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001TAG9A |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton | SK32B | 01/01/1885 | 1 | Adult | C.F. Thornewill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP386 |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/01/1878 | 1 | Adult | F.M. Spilsbury | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPZ8G |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/01/1800 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJYIG |