Varied Coronet       Tawny Shears
73.283 BF2171 - Marbled Coronet - Noctuidae - Hadena confusa
73.283 BF2171  – Marbled Coronet  – Hadena confusa  – (Hufnagel, 1766)
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  >>.  >>  Noctuidae  >> Hadeninae
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Varied Coronet
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: 1 June 2025 at Cromford )  –   Uncommon and a locally, scattered distributed in Derbyshire. Since 2020-2025 only eleven records mainly from the NE of the county. 
General Comment: None Flight Period: June /  July –  On the wing June – July Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – is attracted to light and flowers that are rich in nectar Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Bryan Barnacle  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 13 January 2026 by TD ***
Wingspan: 33-39mm
Forewing: 14-16mm Food Plant: Bladder-campion (Silene vulgaris).
Last Recorded Year: 2025
Last Recorded By – Clive Ashton
Last Recorded General Area – Cromford
Selected Images:  Image kindly provided by Bryan Barnacle – Froggatt – June 2021 ©/ Cromford (2025) Clive Ashton©

73.283 BF2171 - Marbled Coronet - Noctuidae - Hadena confusa
Marbled Coronet – Bryan Barnacle – Froggatt – June 2021
Marbled Coronet - 1st June 2025 - Cromford -Clive Ashton
Marbled Coronet – 1st June 2025 – Cromford -Clive Ashton
73.283 BF2171 - Marbled Coronet - Noctuidae - Hadena confusa
Marbled Coronet - 1st June 2025 - Cromford -Clive Ashton


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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1959 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Hadena confusa

Found 94 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 11 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 83 from Before 2020
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Hadena confusa

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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
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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%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Hadena confusa
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Hadena confusa

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 - Hadena confusa – 94 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
ChesterfieldSK37S22/06/20251adultTownsend, Paulvc57_irecords_extractiBRC46654153
upper cromford gardenSK25Y01/06/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42019384
Derbyshire, UKSK25I07/07/20241Adultstarnosemolevc57_irecords_extractiBRC36947542
Middleton by WirksworthSK25T11/06/20231adultDinsdale, Kayvc57_irecords_extractiBRC30803714
Upper Cromford GardenSK25Y05/06/20231adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34568527
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J11/07/20221adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC46636679
Hoe Grange Quarry, DerbysSK25I03/07/20221adultPenson, Melanievc57_irecords_extractiBRC26232680
Hoe Grange QuarrySK25I02/07/20221adultS.A. Orridge, R Walker, D Astonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35091235
Woodland AveSK43R06/06/20221AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27845683
Middleton by WirksworthSK25T03/07/20211adultDinsdale, Kayvc57_irecords_extractiBRC30792270
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J19/07/20201adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45803624
Station Road, Darley DaleSK26R22/05/20191adultRoddis, Simonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35372712
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J02/07/20181adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45758854
Pleasley Colliery NR, PleasleySK46X05/06/20161AdultDave Budworth;A. Dye;D. Brumbill;D.A. Clarke;K. Covc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPYW6
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J19/07/20151adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45701726
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J15/07/20151adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45701928
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J10/07/20152adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45702088
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J06/07/20151adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45684551
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J04/07/20152adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45701156
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J03/07/20151adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45699059
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J30/06/20151adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45683988
Elgar Drive,Sawley,Long EatonSK43R30/06/20141AdultA. Braddockvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLELU
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X14/06/20141AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQIXT
Ladycroft AveSK07S13/06/20141adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41012889
Sheffield Rd, Sheepbridge, ChesterfieldSK37S25/07/20121AdultP. Townsendvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKEJ1
Sheffield Rd, Sheepbridge, ChesterfieldSK37S25/07/20121AdultP. Townsendvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQBGK
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N26/05/20121AdultBarnacle, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK8MY
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N26/05/20121AdultB. Barnacle;K. Barnaclevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPNJV
Dronfield WoodhouseSK37J10/09/20111adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45417134
Dronfield WoodhouseSK37J01/07/20111adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45416743
Dronfield WoodhouseSK37J22/06/20111adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45416969
Dronfield WoodhouseSK37J14/06/20111adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45424952
Far Cross,Cavendish Park,MatlockSK36A25/07/20081AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKL1J
Bristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R12/06/20081AdultS.L.P. Whiteleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJZSL
Far Cross,Cavendish Park,MatlockSK36A16/07/20063AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHTKK
Wilmot St,Long EatonSK43R15/07/20062AdultB.G. Sewellvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI84S
Ravenstor YHA,TideswellSK17L17/06/20062AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJCF4
Drayton Ave,Mackworth,DerbySK33D10/07/20051AdultW. Hurstvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI6EN
Drayton Ave,Mackworth,DerbySK33D10/07/20051AdultW. Hurstvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOVJ8
Clough Wood,Darley DaleSK26L09/07/20011AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIBSX
Clough Wood,Darley DaleSK26L09/07/20011AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPEYT
Ravenstor YHASK17L23/06/20011AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHOGB
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R04/06/19971AdultA. Braddockvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI2YK
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R04/06/19971AdultA. Braddockvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP5SI
Dale View Terrace, Cressbrook, Little LongstoneSK17R20/07/19961AdultR.F. Botterillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHN8H
The Shimmers, Cressbrook, BuxtonSK17R20/07/19961AdultR.F. Botterillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIZYD
Dale View Terrace, Cressbrook, Little LongstoneSK17R20/07/19961AdultR.F. Botterillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPOW7
Whiteley's Garden CressbrookSK17R18/07/19961AdultDerek Whiteleyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC3038984
Dale View Terrace, Cressbrook, Little LongstoneSK17R18/07/19961AdultD. Whiteleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHN79
Dale View Terrace, Cressbrook, Little LongstoneSK17R18/07/19961AdultD.E. Whiteleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOS3H
Parkway, New MillsSK08D30/06/19942AdultJ. Pottsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIXXT
Parkway, New MillsSK08D29/06/19941AdultJ. Pottsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHMCC
Parkway, New MillsSK08D26/06/19941AdultJ. Pottsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIXWO
Parkway, New MillsSK08D23/06/19941AdultJ. Pottsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIXUB
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S08/06/19931AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQDAQ
Lang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R12/07/19921AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI1I8
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R08/06/19881AdultA. Braddockvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIE77
Lock Lane Tip, Sawley, Long EatonSK43V04/07/19871adultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35107026
Welbeck Rd, BolsoverSK47Q05/07/19691AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHW4T
Welbeck Rd, BolsoverSK47V26/06/19691AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHENS
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C07/07/19681AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPW80
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C06/07/19682AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPW6W
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C02/07/19682AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOYP7
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C25/06/19682AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPAFU
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C22/06/19681AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP8BW
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C18/06/19683AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP89D
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C09/06/19681AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ0NX
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C06/06/19681AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ0M9
The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, GlapwellSK46S05/06/19682AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOTDL
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C04/06/19681AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPAAZ
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C01/08/19671AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOR01
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C15/07/19671AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP9XG
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C10/07/19672AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP9WD
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C07/07/19672AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ08M
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C01/07/19671AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOT1K
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C23/06/19671AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP9RU
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C15/06/19672AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPQHX
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C07/06/19671AdultJ.H. Johnsonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP9QH
Newbold Drive, ChesterfieldSK37R12/06/19651AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIHBA
Newbold Drive, ChesterfieldSK37R14/06/19641AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIH74
Newbold Rd, ChesterfieldSK37R29/06/19631AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIH4C
Newbold Rd, ChesterfieldSK37R14/06/19631AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHVVI
Newbold Rd, ChesterfieldSK37R12/06/19631AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIH3U
Newbold Rd, ChesterfieldSK37R09/06/19631AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIH37
Newbold Ave, ChesterfieldSK37R05/06/19601AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHE8J
Manners Wood,BakewellSK26J04/06/19601AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIGO2
Newbold Ave, ChesterfieldSK37R28/05/19601AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIGN1
Newbold Ave, ChesterfieldSK37R04/07/19591AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHE13
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T26/06/19591AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI9JE
Moorend, BeeleySK26T26/06/19591AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ00O
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T22/06/19593AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHEY5
Moorend, BeeleySK26T22/06/19593AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPZZL
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T12/06/19597AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIG05
Moorend, BeeleySK26T12/06/19597AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOSDX

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