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73.033 BF2020 - Figure of Eight - Noctuidae - Diloba caeruleocephala - Martin Roome
73.033 BF2020  – Figure of Eight  – Diloba caeruleocephala  – (Linnaeus, 1758)
Adult Macro:  CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –      
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Green –  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>.  >>  Noctuidae  >> Dilobinae
ID Difficulty:  green  – easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: The forewing is grey and tinged with lilac and brow. There are two yellowish-white “8” shaped symbols which are diagnostic. The outer shape can be more variable.
Distribution:  (Last record: 7 October 2023 at Chaddesden, Derby )  –  A late flying moth that is widely distributed, but generally uncommon common. Main stronghold is in the eastern side of Derbyshire, and virtually absent from the uplands. Not been recorded from the Peak Grit.
General Comment: None Flight Period: September /  October /  November –  September – November Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Jonathan Bradley, Martin Roome  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 30-40mm
Forewing: 15-19mm Food Plant: Hawthorn (Crataegus), blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) and apple (Malus).
Last Recorded Year: 2023
Last Recorded By – Martin Roome
Last Recorded General Area – Chaddesden, Derby
Selected Images:  Stonebroom 25th September 2023 – Jonathan Bradley ©  /  South Wood/Piston Hill area 7th October 2023 – Martin Roome ©

73.033 BF2020 - Figure of Eight - Noctuidae - Diloba caeruleocephala
Figure of Eight – Stonebroom – Jonathan Bradley 25/09/2023
73.033 BF2020 - Figure of Eight - Noctuidae - Diloba caeruleocephala - Martin Roome
Figure of Eight – South Wood/Piston Hill – Martin Roome – 07/10/2023
73.033 BF2020 - Figure of Eight - Noctuidae - Diloba caeruleocephala
73.033 BF2020 - Figure of Eight - Noctuidae - Diloba caeruleocephala - Martin Roome


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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1914 - 2023)  |  Immatures: (between 1987 - 2013)
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Distribution Map for Diloba caeruleocephala

Found 122 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 3 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 119 from Before 2020
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Diloba caeruleocephala

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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: Diloba caeruleocephala
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Diloba caeruleocephala
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Diloba caeruleocephala
AGR: 0%   |   Total % Change: 0%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Diloba caeruleocephala
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Diloba caeruleocephala

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 - Diloba caeruleocephala – 122 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z09/10/20231AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34435669
StonebroomSK45E22/09/20231adultBradley, Jonathanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35449602
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z15/10/20221AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34933497
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X25/10/20151AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP7F9
Chellaston, Derby (site not precise)SK33Q01/09/20151AdultJ. Douglasvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOUZK
Coxbench (site not precise)SK34R23/10/20141AdultUnknown;Hanson Salevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQJ8L
Repton (site not precise)SK32B03/09/20132AdultH.C. Haywardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQIOJ
Repton (site not precise)SK32B03/09/20131LarvaeH.C. Haywardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQIOK
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z01/10/20111adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33514215
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z01/10/20111AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL4XC
Repton (site not precise)SK32B01/09/20093AdultH.C. Haywardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPCPD
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S14/10/20073AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJJRS
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S14/10/20061AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJGQ7
Carsington Resr (Rangers' Base)SK25K10/10/20062AdultP. Bennettvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI97W
South Wood, Calke, TicknallSK32Q10/10/20063AdultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJGO0
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S02/10/20061AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJGMA
Charlesworth St,Carr Vale,BolsoverSK46U16/10/20051AdultN. Jonesvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHSE0
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S26/09/20041AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI5V6
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R28/10/19991AdultA. Braddockvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ1PE
Shipley Park Visitor Centre,IlkestonSK44H03/06/19971LarvaeT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI2YE
Shipley Park Visitor Centre,IlkestonSK44H03/06/19971LarvaeT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP5SG
The Field,Shipley,IlkestonSK44M29/06/19957AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIYVJ
Pond House, Mapperley Res, IlkestonSK44G14/10/19923AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIWR4
Pond House, Mapperley Res, IlkestonSK44G14/10/19923AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP06P
Pond House, Mapperley Res, IlkestonSK44G10/10/19916AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIVRT
Pond House, Mapperley Res, IlkestonSK44G10/10/19916AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOPX5
Carsington Ave, Allestree, DerbySK33J12/10/19901AdultK.J. Orpevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI0ZJ
Carsington Ave, Allestree, DerbySK33J12/10/19901AdultK.J. Orpevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ56I
along Erewash Canal, IlkestonSK44S01/06/19871LarvaeT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHZNZ
along Erewash Canal, IlkestonSK44S01/06/19871LarvaeT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ1C1
Elvaston Park (Hall), DerbySK43B29/10/19861AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIDZW
Elvaston Park (Hall), DerbySK43B06/10/19861AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OISJR
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F18/10/19851AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIRTB
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F18/10/19851AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ3Y3
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F14/10/19851AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIRT1
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F14/10/19851AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ3XT
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F13/10/19851AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIRSX
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F13/10/19851AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ3XP
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F06/10/19851AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHZBX
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F06/10/19851AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOS02
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F25/10/19841AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHJ35
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F25/10/19841AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPV2L
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F06/10/19841AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIR9S
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F06/10/19841AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WON3E
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F19/10/19831AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIQFU
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F19/10/19831AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ3RZ
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F08/10/19831AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIQFE
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F08/10/19831AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ3RQ
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F29/09/19831AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHYYP
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F29/09/19831AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOON8
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F26/10/19821AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIPLR
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F26/10/19821AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPUY1
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F10/10/19821AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIPLB
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F10/10/19821AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOOH3
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F01/11/19811AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIOCH
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F01/11/19811AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPJ66
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F18/10/19811AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHHPM
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F18/10/19811AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPJ60
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F26/10/19801AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OINCW
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F26/10/19801AdultR.H. Dumelowvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP105
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F01/11/19791AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIM0S
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F01/11/19791AdultA. Dickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPUPE
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F19/10/19792AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIA26
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F19/10/19792AdultA. Dickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPUP7
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F13/10/19792AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIA1Q
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F13/10/19792AdultA. Dickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPUOV
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F12/10/19791AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIA1L
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F12/10/19791AdultA. Dickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPUOT
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F27/10/19781AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHXFR
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F27/10/19781AdultA. Dickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP3N7
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F26/10/19781AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHXFO
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F26/10/19781AdultA. Dickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP3N4
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K24/10/19781AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHXFD
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K15/10/19788AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OILJ7
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F15/10/19781AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OILJF
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F15/10/19781AdultA. Dickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPIWL
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K13/10/19783AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OILIZ
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K12/10/19787AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHGGX
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F10/10/19781AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHGGM
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F10/10/19781AdultA. Dickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPIW9
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K08/10/19781AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHGG5
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K07/10/19783AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OILIO
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F06/10/19782AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OILIK
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F06/10/19782AdultA. Dickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOPDR
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F05/10/19781AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OILIE
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F05/10/19781AdultA. Dickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOPDL
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K23/10/19773AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHX6E
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K21/10/19771AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHX64
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K20/10/19771AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHX5T
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K19/10/19774AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIKW7
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K18/10/19779AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIKVT
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K14/10/19771AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIKV8
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K09/10/19772AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHG6A
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K08/10/19771AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHG60
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K23/10/19761AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHFV5
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K21/10/19763AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHFV3
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K11/10/19763AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIK50
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K02/11/19751AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHFM1
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K17/10/19752AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHFLU
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K27/10/19742AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIIW7
Field Close, Hilton, Burton on TrentSK23K20/10/19742AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIIVY
Paulet School, Brizlincote, Burton on TrentSK22K17/10/19691AdultRothamsted Staff;G. Goodallvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPGNB
Paulet School, Brizlincote, Burton on TrentSK22K15/10/19692AdultRothamsted Staff;G. Goodallvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPGNA
Paulet School, Brizlincote, Burton on TrentSK22K12/10/19691AdultRothamsted Staff;G. Goodallvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPGN7
Paulet School, Brizlincote, Burton on TrentSK22K08/10/19691AdultRothamsted Staff;G. Goodallvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPGN2
Paulet School, Brizlincote, Burton on TrentSK22K07/10/19691AdultRothamsted Staff;G. Goodallvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPGN0
Welbeck Rd, BolsoverSK47Q06/10/19691AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIHQL
Welbeck Rd, BolsoverSK47V05/10/19691AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIHQJ
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S21/10/19661AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHEJG
The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, GlapwellSK46S21/10/19661AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ93X
Ramcroft Colliery, Palterton, BolsoverSK46N03/11/19551AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHDN5
Ramcroft Colliery, Palterton, BolsoverSK46N03/11/19551AdultW.C. Bilbievc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPQ9F
Normanton, Derby (site not precise)SK33L01/09/19321AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJHKY
Normanton, Derby (site not precise)SK33L01/09/19321AdultF.R. Larkinvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOQM6
Chellaston, Derby (site not precise)SK33Q01/09/19151AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHDEP
Coxbench (site not precise)SK34R23/10/19141AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OID70
Derby (site not precise)SK33L01/01/19132Adult[VC57 Recorder]vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001TAGG2
Derby (site not precise)SK33L01/01/19132AdultUnknown;St Johnvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOSJQ
Repton (site not precise)SK32B01/01/19101AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHDDK
Repton (site not precise)SK32B01/01/19101AdultA.H. Turnervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOSJ9
Repton (site not precise)SK32B01/01/18781AdultF.M. Spilsburyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPZ8N
Repton (site not precise)SK32B01/01/18001AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJYIN

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