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35.141 BF765 - Gelechiidae - Gelechiinae - Teleiodes vulgella
35.141 BF765  – Black-spotted Grey  – Teleiodes vulgella  – ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Adult Micro:  CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species –      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Gelechiidae  >> Gelechiinae
Other Name/s: Common Groundling
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
ID pointers: Forewing greyish brown, mottled with dark grey-brown and noticeable small black patches that are bordered by raised whitish scale-tufts.
Distribution:  Appears to be widespread with most records from the southern half of the county. Presumably under-recorded but common in Derbyshire on Hawthorn and Blackthorn.
General Comment: None Flight Period: June /  July /  August –  On the wing in June – August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 11-13mm
 Food Plant: Shrubs and trees, including hawthorn (Crataegus) and blackthorn (Prunus spinosa).
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:  Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

35.141 BF765 - Gelechiidae - Gelechiinae - Teleiodes vulgella
Teleiodes vulgella
Teleiodes vulgella - 6th June 2025 - Cromford - Clive Ashton
Teleiodes vulgella – 6th June 2025 – Cromford – Clive Ashton
35.141 BF765 - Gelechiidae - Gelechiinae - Teleiodes vulgella
Teleiodes vulgella - 6th June 2025 - Cromford - Clive Ashton


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Teleiodes vulgella - 6th June 2025 - Cromford - Clive Ashton

Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1994 - 2025)  |  Immatures: (between 2025 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Teleiodes vulgella

Found 96 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 58 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 38 from Before 2020
Flying
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Teleiodes vulgella

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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: Teleiodes vulgella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Teleiodes vulgella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Teleiodes vulgella
AGR: 0.67%   |   Total % Change: 16.7%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Teleiodes vulgella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Teleiodes vulgella

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 - Teleiodes vulgella – 96 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Birch ValeSK08I06/10/20251adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC47545027
BelperSK34U18/09/20252pupaEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC45469405
Midway, Derbys.SK32A18/09/20251adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45485934
HathersageSK28F18/07/20251adultKydd, Alanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44144869
Birch ValeSK08I17/07/20251adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC47543949
upper cromford gardenSK25Y12/07/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43401283
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N10/07/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44188275
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L30/06/20251adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42882671
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S30/06/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42933547
Midway, Derbys.SK32A30/06/20253adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43042274
Mickleover gardenSK33C29/06/20251adultMaughan, Christinevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43910756
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L21/06/20251adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42541979
Birch ValeSK08I21/06/20251adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC47543831
BelperSK34U20/06/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42501493
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L20/06/20251adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42507082
BelperSK34N19/06/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42499999
Midway, Derbys.SK32A19/06/20252adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42543082
Mickleover gardenSK33C19/06/20251adultMaughan, Christinevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43779349
BelperSK34N18/06/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42496604
Midway, Derbys.SK32A14/06/20252adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42348558
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L12/06/20251adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42243435
Midway, Derbys.SK32A12/06/20251adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42283051
upper cromford gardenSK25Y11/06/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42237422
Allestree, DerbySK33P11/06/20252adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42596428
Allestree, DerbySK33P11/06/20251adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42600754
upper cromford gardenSK25Y06/06/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42112577
Allestree, DerbySK33P06/06/20251adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42596048
Wingerworth, DerbyshireSK36Y30/05/20251adultWindle, Jimvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41946072
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L30/05/20251adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41948980
Mickleover gardenSK33C29/05/20251adultMaughan, Christinevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42104884
BelperSK34N16/05/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42380085
Clover Close, ElvastonSK43B29/07/20241adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38104439
King's NewtonSK32Y29/07/20241adultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40386702
Mickleover gardenSK33C18/07/20241adultMaughan, Christinevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37305647
Midway, Derbys.SK32A18/07/20241adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39954541
Allestree, DerbySK33P25/06/20241adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40172385
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H22/06/20241adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36590471
upper cromford gardenSK25Y20/06/20241adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC36556411
BelperSK34N17/07/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35303843
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F07/07/20231adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC31516130
Belper GardenSK34P07/07/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34544162
Mickleover gardenSK33C25/06/20231adultMaughan, Christinevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35618726
SandiacreSK43T26/05/20231adultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34095479
Woodland AveSK43R19/07/20221AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27846528
EA depotSK43G19/07/20223adultCollins, Stuartvc57_irecords_extractiBRC28766615
SandiacreSK43T19/07/20221adultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35177300
Allestree, DerbySK33P03/07/20221adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC47520675
Allestree, DerbySK33P24/06/20221adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC47515758
Staveveley DerbyshireSK47H20/06/20221adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC25913894
Woodland AveSK43R17/06/20221AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27846440
Allestree, DerbySK33P13/06/20221adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC47497515
Woodland AveSK43R18/07/20211adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33498892
Woodland AveSK43R08/07/20211adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33498761
Woodland AveSK43R26/06/20211adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33498517
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y07/08/20201AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060079
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y21/07/20201AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060080
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y12/07/20201AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060081
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A29/05/20201adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35162483
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y17/07/20191AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060082
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y15/07/20191AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060083
Waingroves WoodsSK44E18/07/20181adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33503344
Sheffield, England, United KingdomSK38L20/06/20171AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC10247111
Waingroves Wood Moth and Bat EventSK44E06/08/20161adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33505042
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z22/07/20161AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC35028749
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y18/07/20163AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060084
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y16/07/20161AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34059682
Shirland-Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z21/07/20151AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC35070398
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X27/06/20141adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33087645
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z18/06/20142adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33506569
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z14/07/20132adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33508464
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A13/07/20131AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP90P
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z09/07/20135adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33508313
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z21/07/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP82P
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z15/07/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COY6R
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z08/07/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COY5S
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z28/06/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COUAJ
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z26/07/20113AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COU0G
DovedaleSK15K11/07/20111AdultM.J. Dalevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXRA
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z11/07/20111AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP78D
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z25/06/20112AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP727
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z23/06/20111AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTVD
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z15/06/20111AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP704
Back Lane,GlapwellSK46T15/06/20111AdultJ. Culpinvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP709
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z14/06/20112AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTV4
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z06/06/20111AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXO2
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20091AdultD. Grundy;M.J. Dalevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWSP
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20091AdultD. Grundy;M.J. Dalevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP00T
Midway, Derbys.SK32A19/06/20091adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41990842
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A19/06/20091AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWQI
DovedaleSK15K14/06/20091AdultM.J. Dalevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSQQ
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y23/07/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34680313
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y23/07/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVO0
West Park Meadow, SpondonSK33Y28/06/20021AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVHA
Acton Rd Ind Est, Long EatonSK43W19/07/19951AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP178
Deerlands Rd, Ashgate, ChesterfieldSK37K27/07/19941AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP14H
Deerlands Rd, Ashgate, ChesterfieldSK37K01/07/19941AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP138

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