Crassa unitella       Batia lambdella
28.015 BF640 - Oecophoridae - Oecophorinae - Batia lunaris
28.015 BF640  – Lesser Tawny Crescent  – Batia lunaris  – (Haworth, 1828)
Adult Micro:  CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species –      
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Green –  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Oecophoridae  >> Oecophorinae
Other Name/s: Lesser Tawny Tubic
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Batia lambdella
ID pointers: An attractively marked little moth. A yellowish forewing, with a distinct dark reddish-brown costa and also at the terminal area. A blackish triangular mark near the tornus. Blackish head.
Distribution:  (Last record: 29 July 2024 at Norton Lees )  –  Nationally common, found in woodlands – In Derbyshire appears to be uncommon but widespread. – Not listed in the 1988 Micro Moth book by Harrison & Sterling.
General Comment: None Flight Period: July /  August –  On the wing in July – August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Dave Evans  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 7-10mm
 Food Plant: Lichen
Last Recorded Year: 2024
Last Recorded By – Pete Mellor
Last Recorded General Area – Norton Lees
Selected Images:  Belper, Derbyshire – Dave Evans ©

28.015 BF640 - Oecophoridae - Oecophorinae - Batia lunaris
Batia lunaris
28.015 BF640 - Oecophoridae - Oecophorinae - Batia lunaris

 
 

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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1994 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Batia lunaris

Found 76 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 37 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 39 from Before 2020
Flying
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Batia lunaris

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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: Batia lunaris
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Batia lunaris
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Batia lunaris
AGR: -3.32%   |   Total % Change: -50.8%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Batia lunaris
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Batia lunaris

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 - Batia lunaris – 76 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
BelperSK34U10/07/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43292519
Midway, Derbys.SK32A30/06/20251adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43042267
Markham Vale DerbyshireSK47K29/06/20251adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42896458
Ingleby Ave, DerbySK33L28/06/20251adultShervill, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42819717
Drakelow, Derbys.SK22F28/06/20251adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42838443
chaddesden, derbySK33T28/06/20251adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43930801
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L27/06/20252adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42735353
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H27/06/20251adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42879948
Chaddesden GardenSK33T24/06/20251adultloverock, neilvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42663869
chaddesden, derbySK33T24/06/20251adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43885619
Chaddesden GardenSK33T21/06/20251adultloverock, neilvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42660928
Woodland AveSK43R20/06/20251adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48390895
Norton Lees, Sheffield (VC)SK38L29/07/20241adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC38370235
High Leas Farm, RiberSK35D28/07/20241adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40044943
Norton Lees, Sheffield, UKSK38L19/07/20241AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37279448
BelperSK34N18/07/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37187101
Norton Lees, Sheffield, UKSK38L18/07/20241AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37279437
Mickleover gardenSK33C18/07/20241adultMaughan, Christinevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37305643
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T18/07/20242adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38322105
Midway, Derbys.SK32A18/07/20243adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39954538
Drakelow, Derbys.SK22F09/07/20241adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39954232
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T24/06/20241adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36945701
Woodland AveSK43R21/07/20231adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33496744
Long Eaton, Marlborough RoadSK43X07/07/20231adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC31420590
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H06/07/20231adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC31390499
Allestree, DerbySK33P25/06/20231adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48332143
Findern GardenSK33A23/06/20231AdultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34637409
Woodland AveSK43R19/07/20221AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27846508
Froggatt, Hope ValleySK27N09/07/20221adultBarnacle, Bryanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40399319
BelperSK34U08/07/20221adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35315821
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J25/07/20211adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC46539667
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J23/07/20211adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC46539759
Woodland AveSK43R18/07/20212adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33498776
Woodland AveSK43R08/07/20211adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33498639
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y05/08/20201AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060011
Woodland AveSK43R17/07/20202adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33501544
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y12/07/20201AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060012
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y15/07/20192AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060015
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y19/07/20181AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060013
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y17/07/20181AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060014
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z23/07/20161adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33504777
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z20/07/20162adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33504688
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y17/07/20162AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060016
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V16/07/20131AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP91M
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A13/07/20133AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COUT5
Lang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R12/07/20131AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP8ZG
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y26/07/20124AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34676448
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y26/07/20124AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COYAA
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z25/07/20121adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33511021
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y25/07/20121AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34676447
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y25/07/20121AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COY9N
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z25/07/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP86M
Findern Close, BelperSK34P24/07/20122AdultD. Evansvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COUEZ
Findern Close, BelperSK34P23/07/20121AdultD. Evansvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COY8H
Glebe Rise,Littleover,DerbySK33H23/07/20121AdultN.J. Wardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP83N
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z26/07/20111adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33513604
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z26/07/20111AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTZZ
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A09/07/20101AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5UJ
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A18/07/20081AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP4CP
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A28/06/20081AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP49M
Carvers Rocks,Hartshorne,Swadlincote (old toilet block area)SK32G11/08/20071AdultA. Davison;K. Peach;N. Toplissvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWFE
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y08/07/20071AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34676446
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A01/07/20061AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP344
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A30/06/20061AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP335
Far Cross,Cavendish Park,MatlockSK36A14/07/20051AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2Q7
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y11/07/20054AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34676445
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y11/07/20054AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2O0
Foremark Resr, TicknallSK32H09/07/20053AdultA. Davison;N. Topliss;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2M1
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A21/07/20043AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORB6
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y16/07/20043AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34676444
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A16/07/20041AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1ZA
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y16/07/20043AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP202
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A26/06/20041AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COR7T
Calke Park (Betty's Pool),TicknallSK32R29/07/19971AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZMG
Deerlands Rd, Ashgate, ChesterfieldSK37K10/07/19941AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COQSQ
Deerlands Rd, Ashgate, ChesterfieldSK37K25/06/19941AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVAS

 
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