70.084 BF1766 – Blue-bordered Carpet – Plemyria rubiginata – (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Adult Macro: CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –
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– Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
– easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.ID pointers: Quite distinctive with a chalky white ground colour, blue grey border to the trailing edge of the wing, a central brown patch on the trailing edge of the forewing and a brown basal area.
Distribution: (Last record: 23 August 2024 at Long Clough ) – Last recorded 2024. A resident species that is very uncommon and has a local distribution in Derbyshire. Most records come from the south and central region of the county. Current status uncertain – Only a few VC57 records of this species each year.
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 12 April 2026 by RP ***
Forewing: 12-15mm
Last Recorded Year: 2024
Last Recorded By – Christian Heintzen
Last Recorded General Area – Long Clough
Selected Images: Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison © – Belper – Dave Evans © / Long Clough – Christian Heintzen©
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1902 - 2025)
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This chart summarises all available historical occurrence records collated by ISO week of the year. It reflects recorder effort and sampling distribution as well as true biological activity, and should be interpreted as an indicative pattern of seasonal occurrence rather than a statistically controlled abundance or phenology model.
Distribution Map for Plemyria rubiginata
Found 101 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 18 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 83 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 18 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 83 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 – Plemyria rubiginata
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Monthly Records By Year:
Plemyria rubiginata
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Plemyria rubiginata
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Plemyria rubiginata
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Plemyria rubiginata
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Plemyria rubiginata
AGR: -2.2% | Total % Change: -40%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Plemyria rubiginata
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Plemyria rubiginata
Plemyria rubiginata
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 - Plemyria rubiginata – 101 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Marble Mill, Ashford in the Water | SK16Z | 20/08/2025 | 1 | adult | Steven Bell | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC44643562 |
| Castleton caravan site, Derbys. | SK18L | 12/08/2025 | 1 | adult | Russell Nevin | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC48711269 |
| Birch Vale | SK08I | 10/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Hewitt, Jane | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC47543901 |
| Darley Bridge | SK26Q | 28/06/2025 | 1 | Adult | Moores, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42965078 |
| Belper | SK34N | 19/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42499913 |
| Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long Clough | SK09G | 23/08/2024 | 1 | adult | Heintzen, Christian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC38473374 |
| Earl Sterndale, Buxton SKRN, UK | SK06Y | 20/08/2024 | 1 | Adult | Moores, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC38009500 |
| Buxton SK, UK | SK07S | 02/08/2024 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37598379 |
| Stonebroom. | SK45E | 02/08/2024 | 2 | adult | Bradley, Jonathan | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC38105210 |
| Orchid Wood | SK43L | 23/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Bryce, Marion | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37476166 |
| Belper | SK34N | 16/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37109653 |
| Buxton SKDB, UK | SK16B | 18/09/2023 | 1 | Adult | Moores, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33083647 |
| Park Head, Crich. | SK35M | 23/08/2023 | 1 | adult | Bradley, Jonathan | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35570342 |
| Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long Clough | SK09G | 11/08/2023 | 1 | adult | Heintzen, Christian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36337193 |
| Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long Clough | SK09G | 28/07/2023 | 1 | adult | Heintzen, Christian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36336903 |
| Hathersage, Derbyshire, UK | SK28F | 07/07/2023 | 1 | adult | Miles, Claire | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC31516127 |
| Buxton SK, UK | SK07S | 08/08/2020 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC22511334 |
| Station Road, Darley Dale | SK26R | 05/08/2020 | 1 | adult | Roddis, Simon | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35374984 |
| Clover Close, Elvaston | SK43B | 26/07/2019 | 1 | adult | Bryce, Marion | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC11082765 |
| Swadlincote Woodlands,Swadlincote | SK31E | 04/08/2017 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth;P. Patrick | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP7MO |
| Ladycroft Ave | SK07S | 06/08/2016 | 1 | adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41052002 |
| Willington Gravel Pits | SK22Y | 07/07/2016 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33504674 |
| Briar Close,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 27/06/2015 | 1 | Adult | K. Peach | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKCGY |
| Briar Close,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 27/06/2015 | 1 | Adult | K. Peach | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQFY9 |
| Backgarden Marehay | SK34Z | 10/07/2014 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33507001 |
| Jim Mart Lower NR,Press Lane,Alton | SK36S | 02/08/2013 | 1 | Adult | N. Mahadevan | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OLCZ3 |
| Jim Mart Nature Reserve | SK36S | 26/07/2013 | 1 | Adult | Mahadevan, Nikki | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34906477 |
| The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale | SK26R | 03/08/2012 | 1 | Adult | Roddis, Simon | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJVFH |
| Darley Bridge (Enthovens),Darley Dale | SK26R | 19/08/2011 | 1 | Adult | A. Butler;B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OL3QL |
| Lockerbrook Farm,Ladybower Res | SK18U | 26/07/2010 | 1 | Adult | A. Creaser | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKVXR |
| The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale | SK26R | 06/07/2010 | 1 | Adult | Roddis, Simon | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKFQB |
| Wheeldon Av,Belper | SK34N | 03/06/2009 | 1 | Adult | D. Evans | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OK1AE |
| Carsington Resr (Rangers' Base) | SK25K | 11/08/2007 | 1 | Adult | P. Bennett | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJZ4D |
| Cross Green Cottages,Flint Lane,South Darley | SK26Q | 22/07/2007 | 1 | Adult | R. Hawksworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKHSQ |
| Dovedale | SK15L | 21/07/2006 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI88T |
| Duck Pond Wood, Norbury | SK14B | 03/09/2005 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJAW2 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 26/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34679913 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 26/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJA6D |
| High Peak Junction, Cromford | SK35I | 23/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | C. Stubbs | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJA50 |
| High Peak Junction, Cromford | SK35I | 23/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | C. Stubbs | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WONZ7 |
| Drayton Ave,Mackworth,Derby | SK33D | 14/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | W. Hurst | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJ9VB |
| Drayton Ave,Mackworth,Derby | SK33D | 14/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | W. Hurst | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPVAP |
| The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale | SK26R | 14/08/2004 | 1 | Adult | Roddis, Simon | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHQUX |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 08/08/2004 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34679912 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 08/08/2004 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJ7MV |
| Clough Wood/Darley Bridge | SK26Q | 27/07/2003 | 1 | Adult | Roddis, Simon | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJ402 |
| School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley Dale | SK26R | 09/07/2003 | 1 | Adult | A. Butler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJ3PS |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 10/08/2002 | 2 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34679911 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 10/08/2002 | 2 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI47S |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 29/07/2002 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQ1ER |
| Waingroves Wood,Codnor | SK44E | 30/07/1999 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHO5K |
| Church Wilne (St.Chad's Lake) | SK43K | 08/07/1998 | 1 | Adult | T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJ0US |
| Church Wilne (St.Chad's Lake) | SK43K | 08/07/1998 | 1 | Adult | T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP5ZJ |
| Dowey Lumb NR, Dronfield | SK38Q | 25/07/1997 | 1 | Adult | H.E. Beaumont;R.F. Botterill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJ0M8 |
| Dowey Lumb NR, Dronfield | SK38Q | 25/07/1997 | 1 | Adult | H.E. Beaumont;R.F. Botterill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPOYD |
| Parkway, New Mills | SK08D | 03/08/1994 | 1 | Adult | J. Potts | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIYHR |
| Roman Lakes,Marple | SJ98T | 09/07/1993 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHM2U |
| Chesterfield Golf Club, Walton, Chesterfield | SK36P | 09/07/1993 | 1 | Adult | J. Culpin | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHM2V |
| Chesterfield Golf Club, Walton, Chesterfield (site not precise) | SK36P | 09/07/1993 | 1 | Adult | J. Culpin | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQ59Z |
| Golden Brook NR, Breaston, Long Eaton | SK43R | 09/07/1993 | 1 | Adult | I. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Viles | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIXCE |
| Carsington Ave, Allestree, Derby | SK33J | 03/08/1991 | 1 | Adult | K.J. Orpe | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OI16V |
| Carsington Ave, Allestree, Derby | SK33J | 03/08/1991 | 1 | Adult | K.J. Orpe | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPEBJ |
| Parkway, New Mills | SK08D | 13/07/1986 | 1 | Adult | J. Potts | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHJFQ |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 05/08/1980 | 1 | Adult | D.A. Young | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIMX1 |
| Askew Grove, Repton | SK32D | 02/08/1980 | 1 | Adult | D.A. Young | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIMVL |
| Ashby Rd, Melbourne | SK32X | 21/06/1974 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIILJ |
| r Amber, Ashover (site not precise) | SK36L | 12/08/1973 | 12 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHWFK |
| on banks of r.Amber | SK36L | 20/08/1972 | 2 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIHZV |
| Rowsley Sidings, Rowsley (site not precise) | SK26S | 03/08/1971 | 2 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIHYE |
| Rowsley Sidings, Rowsley (site not precise) | SK26M | 30/07/1971 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHWAU |
| Rowsley Sidings, Rowsley (site not precise) | SK26M | 30/07/1971 | 1 | Adult | B.L. Statham;H. Trollope | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOZ66 |
| Lumsdale, Matlock (site not precise) | SK36A | 27/07/1971 | 7 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHWAF |
| Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield | SK46C | 23/07/1967 | 1 | Adult | J.H. Johnson | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP81O |
| Robin Wood, Ticknall (site not precise) | SK32S | 06/07/1960 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIGSX |
| Moorend, Beeley, Matlock | SK26T | 11/07/1959 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHE2L |
| Moorend, Beeley | SK26T | 11/07/1959 | 1 | Adult | B.S. Fletcher | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP567 |
| Hardwick Wood, Wingerworth (site not precise) | SK36S | 14/08/1958 | 2 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDU7 |
| The Croft, Pig Lane, Beeley, Matlock | SK26T | 10/08/1958 | 1 | Adult | R. Hawksworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDTW |
| The Croft, Pig Lane, Beeley | SK26T | 10/08/1958 | 1 | Adult | R. Hawksworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPQDX |
| Chatsworth Park (site not precise) | SK26U | 03/08/1952 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHV5X |
| Combs, Chapel en le Fritch (site not precise) | SK07P | 01/01/1947 | 1 | Adult | H.N. Michaelis | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIDB9 |
| Froggatt, Stoney Middledton (site not precise) | SK27N | 01/01/1946 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHV4Z |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton, Swadlincote (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/07/1924 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJHKC |
| Holymoor, Holymoorside, Chesterfield (site not precise) | SK36N | 01/07/1922 | 1 | Adult | S. Hooke | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OID9U |
| Coxbench, Duffield (site not precise) | SK34R | 13/07/1915 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJHJY |
| Willington, Derby | SK22Z | 12/07/1915 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJHJV |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton, Swadlincote (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/07/1915 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJHJP |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton, Swadlincote (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/07/1914 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHD7A |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton, Swadlincote (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/07/1913 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDED |
| Findern Covert, Findern, Derby (site not precise) | SK33F | 01/01/1910 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDDI |
| Findern Covert, Findern, Derby (site not precise) | SK33F | 01/01/1910 | 1 | Adult | H.C. Hayward | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOSJ8 |
| Poolsbrook, Staveley (site not precise) | SK47G | 13/08/1909 | 1 | Adult | S. Hooke | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHDD7 |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton, Swadlincote (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/01/1909 | 1 | Adult | [VC57 Recorder] | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001TAGCW |
| Kirk Langley, Derby | SK23Z | 01/08/1902 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHD2L |
| Little Eaton, Derby | SK34Q | 01/01/1900 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJHEL |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton | SK32B | 01/01/1885 | 1 | Adult | [VC57 Recorder] | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001TAGCE |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton | SK32B | 01/01/1885 | 1 | Adult | G. Baker | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPQ30 |
| Barrow on Trent, Derby | SK32P | 01/01/1885 | 1 | Adult | [VC57 Recorder] | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001TAGEL |
| Barrow on Trent, Derby | SK32P | 01/01/1885 | 1 | Adult | G.A. Smallwood | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPQ3O |
| Seal Wood, Overseal, Swadlincote (site not precise) | SK21W | 01/01/1885 | 1 | Adult | [VC57 Recorder] | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001TAGBO |
| Bretby (by brook), Swadlincote (site not precise) | SK22W | 01/01/1866 | 1 | Adult | [VC57 Recorder] | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001TAGBP |