63.066 BF1333 - Crambidae - Scopariinae - Scoparia pyralella
63.066 BF1333  – Brown-spot Grey  – Scoparia pyralella  – (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Adult Micro:  CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Crambidae  >> Scopariinae
Other Name/s: Meadow Grey
ID Difficulty:  green  – easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: One of several in the group that can be tricky to identify. A short and broad appearance with ochreous-brown markings, forming contrasting bands across a pale greyish-white forewing.
Distribution:  Fairly common and widespread species in the county.
General Comment: None
Flight Period: June /  July –  On the wing during June – July. Moth Activity: Nocturnal  – fly at night but can be found resting on rocks and tree trunks during the day Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Dave Evans  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 17-22mm
Food Plant: Rarely observed, but can be found on RibwortPlantain (Plantago lancealata).
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.

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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1963 - 2025)
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This chart summarises all available historical occurrence records collated by ISO week of the year. It reflects recorder effort and sampling distribution as well as true biological activity, and should be interpreted as an indicative pattern of seasonal occurrence rather than a statistically controlled abundance or phenology model.

Distribution Map for Scoparia pyralella

Found 142 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 34 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 108 from Before 2020
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Scoparia pyralella

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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: Scoparia pyralella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

First/Last Recorded Dates: Scoparia pyralella
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Recordings By Year: Scoparia pyralella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Scoparia pyralella
AGR: 1.6%   |   Total % Change: 41.7%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Scoparia pyralella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Scoparia pyralella

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 - Scoparia pyralella – 142 records available

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

Site Name Tetrad Date Count Stage Recorder Source RecordKey
sheffield SK38K 25/07/2025 1 adult Turner, Jan vc57_irecords_extract iBRC43914534
upper cromford garden SK25Y 04/07/2025 1 adult Ashton, Clive vc57_irecords_extract iBRC43048240
Findern, Derbyshire SK33A 13/06/2025 1 adult Hallam, Brian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42597472
Gang Mine NR, Cromford. SK25X 11/06/2025 8 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42267824
Gang Mine, Cromford SK25X 09/06/2025 2 adult Ashton, Clive vc57_irecords_extract iBRC42153712
Old Marble Mill, Ashford in the Water SK16Z 27/05/2025 1 adult Steven Bell vc57_irecords_extract iBRC41889498
Longstone Edge SK27B 24/05/2025 1 adult Pritchard, Alison vc57_irecords_extract iBRC41792860
Sheffield SK38M 23/05/2025 1 adult Turner, Jan vc57_irecords_extract iBRC41827817
Chee Dale Quarry SK17G 19/05/2025 1 adult Greenland, Martin vc57_irecords_extract iBRC45803417
Darley Bridge SK26Q 27/06/2024 1 Adult Moores, Stephen vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36828458
upper cromford garden SK25Y 24/06/2024 1 adult Ashton, Clive vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36668417
Cadster SK07J 11/06/2024 2 adult A.Seymour vc57_irecords_extract iBRC39767756
Taddington, Buxton SKUH, UK SK17Q 07/06/2024 1 Adult Moores, Stephen vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36319463
Deep Dale, Sheldon SK17Q 07/06/2024 1 Adult Moores, Stephen vc57_irecords_extract iBRC38730074
Green Lane, Buxton, England, GB SK07X 01/06/2024 1 Adult Jackson Bird vc57_irecords_extract iBRC36319412
Birch Vale SK08I 19/08/2023 1 adult Hewitt, Jane vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34352209
Darwin Forest SK26X 27/06/2023 3 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35295919
Belper SK34U 27/06/2023 1 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35315041
Darwin Forest SK26X 26/06/2023 3 adult Evans, Dave vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35295698
Tansley Dale, Litton, Derbyshire SK17S 30/05/2023 1 adult Miles, Claire vc57_irecords_extract iBRC30591074
Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom SK25I 02/07/2022 1 Adult Orridge, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC26311458
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UK SK28F 24/06/2022 1 adult Miles, Claire vc57_irecords_extract iBRC29213490
Ferneydale Avenue SK07Q 18/06/2022 2 adult Wakefield, Rowan vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34946096
Grin Plantation, Buxton SK07L 09/07/2021 1 adult S.A. Orridge, Lindsey and Rowan Wakefield vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35094035
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ SK33A 05/08/2020 1 adult Brian and Jean Hallam vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35163520
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ SK33A 28/07/2020 1 adult Brian and Jean Hallam vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35163374
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ SK33A 24/07/2020 1 adult Brian and Jean Hallam vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35163335
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ SK33A 21/07/2020 1 adult Brian and Jean Hallam vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35163289
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ SK33A 17/07/2020 2 adult Brian and Jean Hallam vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35163247
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ SK33A 03/07/2020 1 adult Brian and Jean Hallam vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35163098
Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston SK44K 01/07/2020 1 adult Hobby, Brian vc57_irecords_extract iBRC41040452
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ SK33A 30/06/2020 1 adult Brian and Jean Hallam vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35163061
The Mays, Malthouse Lane, Froggatt SK27N 26/06/2020 1 adult BARNACLE, Mr B.&.Mrs.K. Danes_2019-2021 628
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ SK33A 26/06/2020 1 adult Brian and Jean Hallam vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35163002
Main Street, Kings Newton SK32Y 17/07/2019 1 Adult Soar, Will vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34060747
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UK SK28F 15/07/2019 1 adult Miles, Claire vc57_irecords_extract iBRC12533289
Pleasley Pit CP, Pleasley SK46X 07/07/2019 1 adult HILL, Mr B.J.N. Danes_2019-2021 1458
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ SK33A 14/06/2019 2 adult Brian and Jean Hallam vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35161214
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ SK33A 09/06/2019 1 adult Brian and Jean Hallam vc57_irecords_extract iBRC35161180
Hoe Grange Quarry SK25I 16/06/2018 1 adult Steve Orridge & Ray Walker vc57_irecords_extract iBRC49168535
Birch Vale SK08I 10/06/2018 1 adult Hewitt, Jane vc57_irecords_extract iBRC40106773
Norton Lees SK38L 09/06/2018 1 Adult Mella, Pete vc57_irecords_extract iBRC7092216
Backgarden Marehay SK34Z 23/07/2016 1 adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC33504807
Jim Mart Nature Reserve SK36S 06/07/2016 2 Adult Mahadevan, Nikki vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34908699
Not given SK36Q 09/06/2016 1 Adult School, Stretton Handley Primary vc57_irecords_extract iBRC3302448
Stretton Handley School - Beresford Ln SK36Q 09/06/2016 1 Adult Mahadevan, Nikki vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34904795
Main Street, Kings Newton SK32Y 04/06/2016 1 Adult Soar, Will vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34060748
Longshaw Estate and Padley Gorge SK27P 15/07/2015 1 adult Watchorn, Andrew vc57_irecords_extract iBRC18927972
Jim Mart Nature Reserve SK36S 30/06/2015 1 Adult Mahadevan, Nikki vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34907850
Firestone Lane, Matlock SK36G 21/07/2014 2 adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC33507219
Backgarden Marehay SK34Z 02/07/2014 1 adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC33506857
Smalley Green, Heanor SK44B 27/06/2014 1 Adult BUDWORTH, Mr D., CLARKE, Mr D.A., PATRICK, Mr P., vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP0G5
Ashover, Derbyshire SK36L 24/06/2014 1 adult Plant, Stephen vc57_irecords_extract iBRC12916170
Wood Lane,Newhall,Swadlincote SK22V 20/06/2014 1 Adult Dave Budworth vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP9JN
Backgarden Marehay SK34Z 04/07/2013 1 adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC33508051
Lang Rd, Alvaston, Derby SK33R 19/06/2013 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COYL5
Backgarden Marehay SK34Z 28/06/2012 1 adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC33510484
Bamford St,Ripley SK34Z 28/06/2012 1 Adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COUAI
Backgarden Marehay SK34Z 19/06/2012 2 adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC33510272
Bamford St,Ripley SK34Z 19/06/2012 2 Adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COU9H
Backgarden Marehay SK34Z 10/06/2012 1 adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC33510190
Bamford St,Ripley SK34Z 10/06/2012 1 Adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COY3I
Dovedale SK15K 11/07/2011 1 Adult D. Grundy vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP77L
Duffield Rd, Allestree, Derby SK34K 15/06/2011 1 Adult P. Smith vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP6ZG
Dimon's dale (pasture),Cromford SK25X 09/06/2011 1 Adult K.R. Huston vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP6YL
Backgarden Marehay SK34Z 02/06/2011 1 adult Thorpe, Steve vc57_irecords_extract iBRC33512510
Dovedale SK15K 30/07/2010 1 Adult D. Grundy vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP9RF
Biggin Dale, nr Hartington SK15P 28/07/2010 1 Adult C. Williams vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COXCP
Dovedale SK15K 25/07/2010 1 Adult D. Grundy vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP62Z
Rose Av,Clowne SK57D 09/07/2010 2 Adult D. Hursthouse vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP5VZ
Rose Av,Clowne SK57D 08/07/2010 2 Adult D. Hursthouse vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COTBN
Coldeaton Dale, Hartington SK15N 06/07/2010 1 Adult D. Grundy vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP5SP
Biggin Dale, nr Hartington SK15P 06/07/2010 21 Adult D. Grundy vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COTA8
Biggin Dale, nr Hartington SK15P 06/07/2010 12 Adult D. Grundy vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COTAJ
Biggin Dale, nr Hartington SK15P 06/07/2010 9 Adult D. Grundy vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COTAU
Biggin Dale, nr Hartington SK15P 06/07/2010 27 Adult D. Grundy vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP5RW
Biggin Dale, nr Hartington SK15P 06/07/2010 19 Adult D. Grundy vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP5S6
Biggin Dale, nr Hartington SK15P 06/07/2010 5 Adult C. Williams vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP5SF
Rose Av,Clowne SK57D 06/07/2010 1 Adult D. Hursthouse vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COX6X
Dovedale SK15K 05/07/2010 3 Adult D. Grundy vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COX5K
Dovedale SK15K 05/07/2010 1 Adult D. Grundy vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COX5S
Dovedale SK15K 05/07/2010 4 Adult D. Grundy vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COX65
Dovedale SK15K 05/07/2010 1 Adult D. Grundy vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP5QC
Dovedale SK15K 05/07/2010 6 Adult D. Grundy vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP5QG
Dovedale SK15K 05/07/2010 3 Adult D. Grundy vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP5QK
Dovedale SK15K 05/07/2010 1 Adult M.J. Dale vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP5QP
Dovedale SK15K 05/07/2010 2 Adult M.J. Dale vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP5QV
Rose Av,Clowne SK57D 05/07/2010 2 Adult D. Hursthouse vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP5RJ
Rose Av,Clowne SK57D 04/07/2010 1 Adult D. Hursthouse vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP5Q5
Rose Av,Clowne SK57D 03/07/2010 1 Adult D. Hursthouse vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COT9I
Rose Av,Clowne SK57D 02/07/2010 1 Adult D. Hursthouse vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COZEJ
Rose Av,Clowne SK57D 01/07/2010 2 Adult D. Hursthouse vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COT8Y
Rose Av,Clowne SK57D 30/06/2010 5 Adult D. Hursthouse vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP5NA
Rose Av,Clowne SK57D 29/06/2010 1 Adult D. Hursthouse vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP5MM
Rose Av,Clowne SK57D 28/06/2010 2 Adult D. Hursthouse vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COT7O
Rose Av,Clowne SK57D 27/06/2010 1 Adult D. Hursthouse vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP5KP
Rose Av,Clowne SK57D 26/06/2010 3 Adult D. Hursthouse vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP5KI
Rose Av,Clowne SK57D 25/06/2010 4 Adult D. Hursthouse vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP5JF
Rose Av,Clowne SK57D 24/06/2010 3 Adult D. Hursthouse vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COZCN
Rose Av,Clowne SK57D 23/06/2010 1 Adult D. Hursthouse vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP5I4
Rose Av,Clowne SK57D 22/06/2010 1 Adult D. Hursthouse vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COT69
Biggin Dale, Biggin SK15K 08/06/2010 1 Adult D. Grundy vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP5C4
Dovedale SK15K 07/06/2010 1 Adult D. Grundy vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COX35
Dovedale SK15K 07/06/2010 1 Adult D. Grundy vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COX37
Dovedale SK15K 07/06/2010 1 Adult D. Grundy vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COX3E
Dovedale SK15K 07/06/2010 1 Adult D. Grundy vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COX3L
Dovedale SK15K 05/07/2009 2 Adult D. Grundy;M.J. Dale vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COST7
Dovedale SK15K 05/07/2009 11 Adult D. Grundy;M.J. Dale vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COSTG
Dovedale SK15K 05/07/2009 11 Adult D. Grundy;M.J. Dale vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COSTQ
Dovedale SK15K 05/07/2009 2 Adult D. Grundy;M.J. Dale vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COWSM
Dovedale SK15K 05/07/2009 4 Adult D. Grundy;M.J. Dale vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP00Q
Dovedale SK15K 05/07/2009 3 Adult D. Grundy;M.J. Dale vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP018
Midway, Derbys. SK32A 25/06/2009 1 adult Williams, Michael vc57_irecords_extract iBRC41990888
Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote SK32A 25/06/2009 1 Adult M.J. Williams vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COSRM
Wheeldon Av,Belper SK34N 22/06/2009 1 Adult D. Evans vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP4QZ
Dovedale SK15K 14/06/2009 16 Adult M.J. Dale vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COSQP
Dovedale SK15K 14/06/2009 13 Adult M.J. Dale vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COSQZ
Dovedale (Staffs side) SK15K 01/06/2009 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP4NP
Wheeldon Av,Belper SK34N 24/05/2009 1 Adult D. Evans vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP4NB
Lathkill Dale SK16X 07/06/2008 2 Adult BUDWORTH, Mr D., WARD, Mr N.J., SEWELL, Mr B.G., M vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COWIB
Main Street, Kings Newton SK32Y 13/07/2005 1 Adult Soar, Will vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34680164
Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne SK32Y 13/07/2005 1 Adult Soar, Will vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP2PT
Hardwick Park, Glapwell SK46S 11/06/2005 1 Adult C. Stubbs vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CORHZ
Church St,Holloway,Matlock SK35I 09/06/2005 7 Adult F. Harrison vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP2HI
Church St,Holloway,Matlock SK35I 26/05/2005 4 Adult F. Harrison vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP2GP
Main Street, Kings Newton SK32Y 29/06/2004 1 Adult Soar, Will vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34680163
Main Street, Kings Newton SK32Y 14/06/2004 4 Adult Soar, Will vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34680162
Melbourne, Derbyshire SK32X 13/06/2004 1 adult Davison, Tony vc57_irecords_extract iBRC33101516
Spinney Hill,Melbourne SK32X 13/06/2004 1 Adult Davison, Tony vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP1QW
Main Street, Kings Newton SK32Y 13/06/2004 6 Adult Soar, Will vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34680161
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 10/06/2004 1 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COZ3R
Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote SK32A 05/06/2004 1 Adult M.J. Williams vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP1PP
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale SK26R 28/05/2004 1 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COVKL
Clough Wood/Darley Bridge SK26Q 26/05/2004 1 Adult Roddis, Simon vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COVKI
Main Street, Kings Newton SK32Y 17/06/2003 1 Adult Soar, Will vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34680160
Stoney Middleton SK27H 14/06/2003 2 Adult P. Hampson vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COZON
Melbourne, Derbyshire SK32X 06/06/2003 1 adult Davison, Tony vc57_irecords_extract iBRC34638780
Wood Lane,Newhall,Swadlincote SK22V 20/06/1998 1 Adult Dave Budworth vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COZN8
Linacre Middle Resr, Chesterfield SK37G 07/06/1997 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COZLS
Acton Rd Ind Est, Long Eaton SK43W 23/06/1995 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COQU3
Mapperley NR, Mapperley, Ilkeston SK44G 29/06/1981 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001COQKJ
Newbold Rd, Chesterfield SK37R 02/07/1963 1 Adult VC57 Derbyshire Recorder vc57_danes_bc_data LC000334001CP0IT

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