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– Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
– easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.ID pointers: A greyish-white squarish blotch at the tip of the forewing is noticeable on examples from southern, central and Eastern England. Along with further whitish blotches in the central area and the trailing edge. The further north the more the moth becomes browner or dark olive green. Varied Coronet lacks the blotches at the tip of the forewing and has a more prominent central white band.
Distribution: (Last record: 11 June 2023 at Middleton – by – Wirksworth ) – Uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Although recorded from all areas of the county, it is generally scarce.
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Forewing: 14-16mm
Last Recorded By – Kay Dinsdale
Last Recorded General Area – Middleton – by – Wirksworth
Selected Images: Image kindly provided by Bryan Barnacle – Froggatt – June 2021 ©
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Distribution Map for Hadena confusa
Found 84 records
↳ 1 from After 2025
↳ 7 from 2020 - 2024
↳ 76 from Before 2020
↳ 1 from After 2025
↳ 7 from 2020 - 2024
↳ 76 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 – Hadena confusa
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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.
Monthly Records By Year:
Hadena confusa
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year: Hadena confusa
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only. )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Hadena confusa
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Hadena confusa
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Hadena confusa
AGR: 0% | Total % Change: 0%
CUSUM Analysis: Hadena confusa
About this chart: CUSUM (Cumulative Sum) charts track long-term trends in moth populations [ filtered by 'Adult' and 'Mine' life stages ] by showing whether each year’s counts are above or below the historical average. Even small shifts build up over time, making trends of growth, stability, or decline easier to see. CUSUM highlights trend-consistency — asking: “Across the years, have moth counts mostly stayed above or below average?”
The data sample has 11 gap year/s here (zero records) between 2000 and 2025. The moth may have been present in those gap years, but no data was available. Too many year-gaps may exaggerate or skew the chart.
Counts for the current year (2025) are pro-rated based on data available up to month 8 (August) to provide a full-year equivalent.
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Purple line rises = years better than average; falls = years worse than average.
Peak (best year)
Trough (worst year)
Growth periods
Decline periods
Population peaked around 2006, reaching above average levels. The lowest population point occurred near 2024, showing a significant decline.
What the Y-axis "Cumulative Deviation" means: Cumulative Deviation shows the running total of how each year’s moth population count differs from the long-term average. i
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Hadena confusa
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Hadena confusa
Hadena confusa
( data includes Adult Stage only )
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 2020-2025.
Records Behind the Map and Charts - Hadena confusa – 84 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| upper cromford garden | SK25Y | 01/06/2025 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Derbyshire, UK | SK25I | 07/07/2024 | 1 | Adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Middleton by Wirksworth | SK25T | 11/06/2023 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Upper Cromford Garden | SK25Y | 05/06/2023 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Hoe Grange Quarry, Derbys | SK25I | 03/07/2022 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Hoe Grange Quarry | SK25I | 02/07/2022 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 06/06/2022 | 1 | Adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Middleton by Wirksworth | SK25T | 03/07/2021 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Station Road, Darley Dale | SK26R | 22/05/2019 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 02/07/2018 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Pleasley Colliery NR, Pleasley | SK46X | 05/06/2016 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Ladycroft Ave | SK07S | 13/06/2014 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Elgar Drive,Sawley,Long Eaton | SK43R | 30/06/2014 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Pleasley Pit CP, Pleasley | SK46X | 14/06/2014 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Sheffield Rd, Sheepbridge, Chesterfield | SK37S | 25/07/2012 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Sheffield Rd, Sheepbridge, Chesterfield | SK37S | 25/07/2012 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| The Mays,Malthouse Lane,Froggatt | SK27N | 26/05/2012 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| The Mays,Malthouse Lane,Froggatt | SK27N | 26/05/2012 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Dronfield Woodhouse | SK37J | 10/09/2011 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Dronfield Woodhouse | SK37J | 01/07/2011 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Dronfield Woodhouse | SK37J | 22/06/2011 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Dronfield Woodhouse | SK37J | 14/06/2011 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Far Cross,Cavendish Park,Matlock | SK36A | 25/07/2008 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Bristol Rd,Ilkeston | SK44R | 12/06/2008 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Far Cross,Cavendish Park,Matlock | SK36A | 16/07/2006 | 3 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Wilmot St,Long Eaton | SK43R | 15/07/2006 | 2 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Ravenstor YHA,Tideswell | SK17L | 17/06/2006 | 2 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Drayton Ave,Mackworth,Derby | SK33D | 10/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Drayton Ave,Mackworth,Derby | SK33D | 10/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Clough Wood,Darley Dale | SK26L | 09/07/2001 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Clough Wood,Darley Dale | SK26L | 09/07/2001 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Ravenstor YHA | SK17L | 23/06/2001 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Wilmot St, Sawley, Long Eaton | SK43R | 04/06/1997 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Wilmot St, Sawley, Long Eaton | SK43R | 04/06/1997 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Whiteley's Garden Cressbrook | SK17R | 18/07/1996 | 1 | Adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Dale View Terrace, Cressbrook, Little Longstone | SK17R | 18/07/1996 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Dale View Terrace, Cressbrook, Little Longstone | SK17R | 20/07/1996 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| The Shimmers, Cressbrook, Buxton | SK17R | 20/07/1996 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Dale View Terrace, Cressbrook, Little Longstone | SK17R | 18/07/1996 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Dale View Terrace, Cressbrook, Little Longstone | SK17R | 20/07/1996 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Parkway, New Mills | SK08D | 29/06/1994 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Parkway, New Mills | SK08D | 23/06/1994 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Parkway, New Mills | SK08D | 26/06/1994 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Parkway, New Mills | SK08D | 30/06/1994 | 2 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Ladycroft Ave, Buxton | SK07S | 08/06/1993 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Lang Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33R | 12/07/1992 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Wilmot St, Sawley, Long Eaton | SK43R | 08/06/1988 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Lock Lane Tip, Sawley, Long Eaton | SK43V | 04/07/1987 | 1 | adult | vc57_irecords_extract |
| Welbeck Rd, Bolsover | SK47Q | 05/07/1969 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Welbeck Rd, Bolsover | SK47V | 26/06/1969 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 02/07/1968 | 2 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 06/07/1968 | 2 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 07/07/1968 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, Glapwell | SK46S | 05/06/1968 | 2 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 18/06/1968 | 3 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 22/06/1968 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 04/06/1968 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 25/06/1968 | 2 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 06/06/1968 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 09/06/1968 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 01/08/1967 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 01/07/1967 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 10/07/1967 | 2 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 15/07/1967 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 07/07/1967 | 2 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 07/06/1967 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 23/06/1967 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 15/06/1967 | 2 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Newbold Drive, Chesterfield | SK37R | 12/06/1965 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Newbold Drive, Chesterfield | SK37R | 14/06/1964 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Newbold Rd, Chesterfield | SK37R | 14/06/1963 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Newbold Rd, Chesterfield | SK37R | 09/06/1963 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Newbold Rd, Chesterfield | SK37R | 12/06/1963 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Newbold Rd, Chesterfield | SK37R | 29/06/1963 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Newbold Ave, Chesterfield | SK37R | 05/06/1960 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Manners Wood,Bakewell | SK26J | 04/06/1960 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Newbold Ave, Chesterfield | SK37R | 28/05/1960 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Newbold Ave, Chesterfield | SK37R | 04/07/1959 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Moorend, Beeley, Matlock | SK26T | 22/06/1959 | 3 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Moorend, Beeley, Matlock | SK26T | 26/06/1959 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Moorend, Beeley, Matlock | SK26T | 12/06/1959 | 7 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Moorend, Beeley | SK26T | 12/06/1959 | 7 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Moorend, Beeley | SK26T | 22/06/1959 | 3 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |
| Moorend, Beeley | SK26T | 26/06/1959 | 1 | Adult | vc57_danes_bc_data |