32.007 BF701 – Red-eyed Buff – Agonopterix ocellana – (Fabricius, 1775)
Adult Micro: CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –
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– Uncertain/Unknown – Insufficient Data
– care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required. ID pointers: Sandy greyish-brown forewing speckled darker with a pair of dark brown blotches, rufous-reddish streaks and white spots in the centre of the forewing. Quite diagnostic.
Distribution: (Last record: 12 August 2025 at Chisworth ) – Status Uncertain as there are so few records of what should be a relatively common species as it favours(Salix)
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Last Recorded Year: 2025
Last Recorded By – Christian Heintzen
Last Recorded General Area – Chisworth
Selected Images: Curbar, Derbyshire – Jane & Phil Lester © / Chisworth 12th Aug 2025 – Christian Heintzen©
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 2004 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Agonopterix ocellana
Found 17 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 11 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 6 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 11 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 6 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 – Agonopterix ocellana
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the map does give a general indication of the moth's distribution across the UK.
Monthly Records By Year:
Agonopterix ocellana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Agonopterix ocellana
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Agonopterix ocellana
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Agonopterix ocellana
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Agonopterix ocellana
AGR: 1.07% | Total % Change: 25%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Agonopterix ocellana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Agonopterix ocellana
Agonopterix ocellana
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 - Agonopterix ocellana – 17 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisworth, Ludworth Moor | SJ99V | 12/08/2025 | 1 | adult | Heintzen, Christian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC48740474 |
| Leahill Barn, Matlock | SK35I | 23/03/2025 | 1 | adult | Watson, Adrian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43650011 |
| Markham Vale Derbyshire | SK47L | 20/03/2025 | 2 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40475250 |
| Cote Heath Allotments, Buxton | SK07R | 02/03/2025 | 1 | adult | Steven Bell | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40334005 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 08/04/2024 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40044269 |
| Woodland Avenue Mothtrap | SK43R | 15/03/2024 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35298559 |
| Woodland Avenue Mothtrap | SK43R | 06/03/2024 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35086279 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 21/07/2023 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33496741 |
| Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long Clough | SK09G | 19/03/2023 | 1 | adult | Heintzen, Christian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36335689 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 15/03/2021 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33498033 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 24/03/2020 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33500484 |
| Pleasley Pit CP, Pleasley | SK46X | 24/08/2019 | 1 | adult | HILL, Mr B.J.N. | Danes_2019-2021 | 1004 |
| Weleda Site, Ilkeston | SK44M | 07/08/2019 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33502595 |
| Hillside, The Hillock, Curbur, Calver | SK27M | 31/03/2014 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COYUM |
| Wood Lane,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 03/04/2008 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COZWJ |
| Pokers Leas | SK32L | 12/04/2004 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675696 |
| Calke Park (Poker's Leys), Ticknall | SK32L | 12/04/2004 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth;N. Topliss;W. Soar | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COZQW |