Agonopterix nervosa       Agonopterix angelicella
agonopterix alstromeriana.
32.031 BF695  – Hemlock Moth  – Agonopterix alstromeriana  – (Clerck, 1759)
Adult Micro:  CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Depressariidae  >> Depressariinae
Other Name/s: Brown-spot Flat-body
ID Difficulty:  green  – easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: A colourful member of the group. Forewing greyish white with much variable mottling of darker grey. Shoulders and head white. Two large blotches on the costa and a black spot bordered with reddish streak. A row of black dots along the termen.
Distribution:  A fairly common moth throughout the county wherever there is Hemlock.
General Comment: None Flight Period: January /  February /  April /  August /  September /  October /  November /  December –  On the wing August – April. Easily attracted to light Moth Activity: Cathemeral   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 17-20mm
 Food Plant: Hemlock
Specific Recorded History Dates for Common [Blue code Blue-coded] moths is not displayed/updated in this tab. However, all verified records for this moth are listed in the RECORDS tab below.
Selected Images:  Foremark, Derbyshire – Tony Davison ©

agonopterix alstromeriana.
Agonopterix alstromeriana
agonopterix alstromeriana.

 
 

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32.031 BF695 - Agonopterix alstromeriana Foremark, Derbyshire - Tony Davison©

Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1994 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Agonopterix alstromeriana

Found 76 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 20 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 56 from Before 2020
Flying
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Agonopterix alstromeriana

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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: Agonopterix alstromeriana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Agonopterix alstromeriana
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Agonopterix alstromeriana
AGR: -2.76%   |   Total % Change: -44.4%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Agonopterix alstromeriana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Agonopterix alstromeriana

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 alstromeriana – 76 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Glapwell Garden TrapSK46T06/09/20251adultCulpin, Johnvc57_irecords_extractiBRC50332560
Miller's DaleSK17G25/07/20251adultSteven Bellvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43877332
Hilton, South DerbyshireSK23K07/07/20251adultHammersley, Chrisvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43132102
Wingerworth, DerbyshireSK36Y26/03/20251adultWindle, Jimvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40517987
Ilkeston, DerbyshireSK44K21/03/20251adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40569031
Sandiacre GardenSK43T21/03/20251adultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41568105
Markham Vale DerbyshireSK47L20/03/20251adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40475265
Mickleover gardenSK33C20/03/20251adultMaughan, Christinevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40551386
Markham Vale DerbyshireSK47K09/08/20241adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37840578
King's NewtonSK32Y29/07/20241adultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40386671
Cross Green, Matlock DEJW, UKSK26Q02/05/20241AdultMoores, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35687721
King's NewtonSK32Y13/03/20241adultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35735710
King St, Worksop, England, GBSK57N03/08/20231Adultyouchiungvc57_irecords_extractiBRC32914850
Findern GardenSK33A28/07/20231AdultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34637830
Findern GardenSK33A27/07/20231AdultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34637770
Woodland AveSK43R07/07/20231adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33496645
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A14/08/20221adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35167598
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A31/03/20211adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35164511
Kings Newton FieldsSK32Y27/08/20201AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34059709
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A04/04/20201adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35162167
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y21/03/20191AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060042
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y19/08/20131AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34675670
Back Lane,GlapwellSK46T20/03/20121AdultJ. Culpinvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COU7B
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A13/03/20121AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP7PW
Drakelow NR,Burton on TrentSK22F24/09/20111AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP7NF
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S09/08/20111AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXX3
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S21/05/20111AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXMY
Wilmot St,Long EatonSK43R10/04/20101AdultB.G. Sewellvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COT1G
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W09/04/20101AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COT12
Back Lane,GlapwellSK46T09/04/20101AdultJ. Culpinvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COT19
Drakelow NR (car park),Burton on TrentSK22F21/03/20102AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP56I
The Hollies,Holly St,Stapenhill,Burton on TrentSK22K21/03/20101AdultP. Patrickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP56L
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S22/04/20091AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWPA
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S19/03/20091AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZZW
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S15/03/20091AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZZS
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S10/05/20081AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP46E
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S25/08/20071AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSFI
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V10/08/20071AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZUT
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S23/05/20071AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWAS
Newboundmill Lane,PleasleySK56C27/03/20071AdultB. Elliott;C. Stubbsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3QL
Calke Park Ridge from Fisherman's Car ParkSK32R26/03/20071adultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105777
Calke Park,TicknallSK32R26/03/20071AdultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3QI
Calke ParkSK32L12/03/20071adultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105451
Calke Park,TicknallSK32L12/03/20071AdultG.L. Finch;K. Tailby;M.A. Finchvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3QB
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V14/11/20061AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWAG
Foremark Resr (entrance road), TicknallSK32H06/10/20061AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COS2F
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X29/09/20061adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33534488
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X29/09/20061AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COS21
FOREMARK RESERVOIRSK32H23/09/20061adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33442931
Foremark Resr, TicknallSK32H23/09/20061AdultDAVISON, Mr A., TOPLISS, Mr N., SOAR, Mr W., PEACHvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COW9B
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y21/09/20066AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34675669
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y19/09/20061AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34675668
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y19/09/20061AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3OK
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y15/09/20061AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34675667
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y15/09/20061AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COS13
King Newton Fields,MelbourneSK32Y07/09/20065AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COS0M
Forbes Hole (meadow area),Long EatonSK43W22/07/20061AdultDave Budworth;B.G. Sewell;N.J. Wardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COW3O
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y01/08/20053AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34675666
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y01/08/20053AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2T7
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y27/07/20056AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34675665
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y27/07/20056AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2S7
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y26/07/20052AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34675664
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y26/07/20052AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2RK
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y11/07/20051AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34675663
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y11/07/20051AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2NU
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y06/08/20043AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34675662
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y06/08/20043AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COREU
Rosliston (National Forest Centre), SwadlincoteSK21N06/08/20041AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2AK
Toyota Site, BurnastonSK23V28/07/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34675661
Burnaston (Toyota Plant NR), DerbySK23V28/07/20041AdultA. Davison;P. Precey;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZ6T
South Wood, Calke, TicknallSK32Q14/03/19971AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COQWX
Elavston Park NR, DerbySK43B21/04/19961AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVC2
Shipley Wood, Shipley Park, IlkestonSK44M09/04/19961AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP198
Acton Rd Ind Est, Long EatonSK43W25/07/19951AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP17U
Acton Rd Ind Est, Long EatonSK43W19/07/19951AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COS44
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V29/04/19941AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP12B

 
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