Palpita vitrealis       Cydalima perspectalis
63.052 BF1398  –  Crambidae –  Spilomelinae – Nomophila noctuella – Rush Veneer – (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Adult Micro:  CAT 1 – Distinctive Species –       PDF Icon – click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon – click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread       orange – Migrant
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Crambidae  >> Spilomelinae
ID Difficulty:  green  – easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: A distinctively shaped species at rest. Long and elongated. Rather rusty-brown or greyish-brown forewing with darker markings.
Distribution:  A regular and well-known migrant species. Can arrive in their thousands.
General Comment: None Flight Period: July /  August /  September /  October –  Usually occurs during July – October. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – sometimes seen during the day Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 26-32mm
 Food Plant: Clover (Trifolium spp.) and various grasses.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue code Blue-coded] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.
Selected Images:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison

Nomophila noctuella
Nomophila noctuella – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison
Nomophila noctuella
Nomophila noctuella – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison
Nomophila noctuella
Nomophila noctuella – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison
Nomophila noctuella
Nomophila noctuella
Nomophila noctuella


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63.052 BF1398 - Nomophila noctuella - Rush Veneer Melbourne, Derbyshire - Tony Davison© 63.052 BF1398 - Nomophila noctuella - Rush Veneer Melbourne, Derbyshire - Tony Davison©

Distribution Map for Nomophila noctuella

Found 208 records
    ↳ 59 from After 2025
    ↳ 42 from 2020 - 2024
    ↳ 107 from Before 2020
Flying
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Nomophila noctuella

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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: Nomophila noctuella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Monthly Counts By Year: Nomophila noctuella
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only. )


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

Shading shows moth presence between dates

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Recordings By Year: Nomophila noctuella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Nomophila noctuella
AGR: 0.63%   |   Total % Change: 16.9%


CUSUM Analysis: Nomophila noctuella
About this chart: CUSUM (Cumulative Sum) charts track long-term trends in moth populations [ filtered by 'Adult' and 'Mine' life stages ] by showing whether each year’s counts are above or below the historical average. Even small shifts build up over time, making trends of growth, stability, or decline easier to see. CUSUM highlights trend-consistency — asking: “Across the years, have moth counts mostly stayed above or below average?”
The data sample has 9 gap year/s here (zero records) between 2000 and 2025. The moth may have been present in those gap years, but no data was available. Too many year-gaps may exaggerate or skew the chart.

Counts for the current year (2025) are pro-rated based on data available up to month 9 (September) to provide a full-year equivalent.

ⓘ Purple line rises = years better than average; falls = years worse than average.
Peak (best year) Trough (worst year) Growth periods Decline periods
Population peaked around 2010, reaching above average levels. The lowest population point occurred near 2021, showing a significant decline.

What the Y-axis "Cumulative Deviation" means: Cumulative Deviation shows the running total of how each year’s moth population count differs from the long-term average. i

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Nomophila noctuella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Nomophila noctuella
( data includes Adult Stage only )

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 2020-2025.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Nomophila noctuella – 208 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageSource
Mickleover gardenSK33C09/10/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A07/10/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Darley BridgeSK26Q20/09/20251Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Darley BridgeSK26Q19/09/20251Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z19/09/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
sheffieldSK38M19/09/20252adultvc57_irecords_extract
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L18/09/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Midway, Derbys.SK32A18/09/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Allestree, DerbySK33P17/09/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Allestree, DerbySK33P16/09/20252adultvc57_irecords_extract
BuxtonSK07R13/09/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Markham Vale South Tip , DerbyshireSK47K12/09/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Mickleover gardenSK33C12/09/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
sheffieldSK38M11/09/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
BelperSK34U06/09/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S06/09/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z05/09/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
BelperSK34U05/09/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
upper cromford gardenSK25Y03/09/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Darley BridgeSK26Q26/08/20251Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L25/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L24/08/20252adultvc57_irecords_extract
BelperSK34U24/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Aston-on-Trent, DerbyshireSK43A16/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Long eaton, Wensleydale RoadSK43R16/08/20253adultvc57_irecords_extract
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T16/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L15/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
BelperSK34U15/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z15/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Aston-on-Trent, DerbyshireSK43A14/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
BelperSK34U13/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z13/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Chaddesden GardenSK33T13/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Bamford, Hope Valley SBE, UKSK28B12/08/20251Adultvc57_irecords_extract
BelperSK34U12/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
carsington waterSK25K12/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Chaddesden GardenSK33T11/08/20252adultvc57_irecords_extract
BelperSK34N11/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A11/08/20252adultvc57_irecords_extract
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N11/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
BelperSK34U10/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Midway, Derbys.SK32A10/08/20253adultvc57_irecords_extract
BelperSK34U09/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Derby DESK33I09/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
BelperSK34U08/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Aston-on-Trent, DerbyshireSK43A06/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Littleover, DerbySK33G02/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Littleover, DerbySK33G02/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Aston-on-Trent, DerbyshireSK43A01/08/20252adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A30/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
SheffieldSK38M28/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Derby DESK33I25/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
LittleoverSK33G12/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N11/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L04/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Glossop, Hague Street, Hay MeadowSK09G02/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L30/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A30/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S28/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T14/09/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Woodland AveSK43R08/09/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ilkeston, DerbyshireSK44K06/09/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
BelperSK34N01/09/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A23/08/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Belper GardenSK34P03/09/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
SandiacreSK43T26/08/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F11/11/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ninelands RoadSK28F11/11/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Glossop, The TwitchlingsSK09K08/11/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Long Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X05/11/20221Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Birch ValeSK08I04/11/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A29/10/20225adultvc57_irecords_extract
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F28/10/20227adultvc57_irecords_extract
Long Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X28/10/20224Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F22/10/20224adultvc57_irecords_extract
Long Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X22/10/20224Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Kirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K22/10/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Long Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X13/10/20221Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H13/09/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H10/09/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Long Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X10/09/20221Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H09/09/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A09/09/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A06/09/20225adultvc57_irecords_extract
Woodland AveSK43R02/09/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y27/08/20221Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Woodland AveSK43R23/08/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Glossop, Hague Street, Hay meadowSK09G23/08/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Long Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X22/08/20221Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Woodland AveSK43R19/08/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Birch ValeSK08I14/08/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
BelperSK34U12/08/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
EA depotSK43G21/07/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Buxton SK, UKSK07S20/07/20221Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Woodland AveSK43R19/07/20223Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F19/07/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
HathersageSK28F11/07/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Long Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X08/07/20221Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S08/10/20211adultvc57_irecords_extract
Birchen EdgeSK27W15/09/20211adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A22/09/20201adultvc57_irecords_extract
Birch ValeSK08I13/10/20181adultvc57_irecords_extract
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J23/06/20181adultvc57_irecords_extract
Birch ValeSK08I23/09/20171adultvc57_irecords_extract
Sheffield, England, United KingdomSK38L26/07/20171Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Buxton SK, UKSK07S25/07/20171Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z25/07/20171adultvc57_irecords_extract
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V04/10/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Lang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R05/09/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, GlapwellSK46S13/08/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S23/08/20121Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S20/08/20121Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S18/08/20121Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R14/07/20121Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D09/09/20102Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Midway, Derbys.SK32A10/09/20091adultvc57_irecords_extract
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A10/09/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Bristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R24/08/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y02/08/20091Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Briar Close,NewhallSK22V14/08/20081Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Foremark Resr (pumping station), TicknallSK32H29/10/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Glebe Rise,Littleover,DerbySK33H28/10/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A27/10/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Glebe Rise,Littleover,DerbySK33H26/10/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Glebe Rise,Littleover,DerbySK33H14/10/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Bristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R07/10/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A05/10/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S02/10/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Church St,Holloway,MatlockSK35I26/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A24/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S24/09/20062Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
FOREMARK RESERVOIRSK32H23/09/20061adultvc57_irecords_extract
Foremark Resr, TicknallSK32H23/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y21/09/20061Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A21/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Swadlincote (Nadins site)SK21U18/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Swadlincote (Nadins site)SK21Z18/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A16/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y14/09/20062Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y14/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y14/09/20062Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V06/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Church St,Holloway,MatlockSK35I06/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V05/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X04/09/20061adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y04/09/20062Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V04/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X04/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y04/09/20062Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y03/09/20061Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y03/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V02/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R01/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V01/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A01/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Church St,Holloway,MatlockSK35I07/08/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Church St,Holloway,MatlockSK35I05/08/20062Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V05/08/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Church St,Holloway,MatlockSK35I29/07/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A28/07/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Far Cross,Cavendish Park,MatlockSK36A01/07/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V25/06/20062Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A16/06/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y13/08/20041Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y13/08/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A25/06/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R18/11/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Robin Wood (centre area track), TicknallSK32M18/11/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R09/11/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R04/11/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R30/09/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R27/09/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Foremark Resr (bank), TicknallSK32H20/09/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
FOREMARK RESERVOIRSK32H16/09/20031adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y16/09/20031Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Foremark Resr (orange hill wood area), TicknallSK32H16/09/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y16/09/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y05/09/20031Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y05/09/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y25/08/20031Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y25/08/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y17/08/20031Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y17/08/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y12/08/20031Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y12/08/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y08/08/20031Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y08/08/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X07/08/20031adultvc57_irecords_extract
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X07/08/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X01/08/20031adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y27/07/20031Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y27/07/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V27/06/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R19/08/20001Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R23/07/20001Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Field,Shipley,IlkestonSK44M24/10/19962Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Field,Shipley,IlkestonSK44M17/10/19961Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Deerlands Rd, Ashgate, ChesterfieldSK37K10/09/19961Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V15/08/19961Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Deerlands Rd, Ashgate, ChesterfieldSK37K10/08/19961Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Deerlands Rd, Ashgate, ChesterfieldSK37K13/06/19961Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Deerlands Rd, Ashgate, ChesterfieldSK37K19/10/19882Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St, Sawley, Long EatonSK43R19/10/19882Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Shardlow Hall, Shardlow, Long EatonSK43F11/06/19801Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Threepieces, Veron Lane, Kelstedge, AshoverSK36G03/10/19791Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Newbold Drive, ChesterfieldSK37R07/10/19691Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Newbold Drive, ChesterfieldSK37R04/09/19691Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Newbold Drive, ChesterfieldSK37R16/08/19691Adultvc57_danes_bc_data

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