Scoparia ancipitella       Eudonia lacustrata
63.066 BF1333  –  Crambidae –  Scopariinae – Scoparia pyralella – Brown-spot Grey – (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   
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.
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 21 June 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 17-22mm
 Food Plant: Rarely observed, but can be found on RibwortPlantain (Plantago lancealata).
Recorded dates for Common [Blue code Blue-coded] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.
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63.066 BF1333 - Crambidae - Scopariinae - Scoparia pyralella
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63.066 BF1333 - Crambidae - Scopariinae - Scoparia pyralella

63.066 BF1333-scoparia-pyralella 63.066 BF1333 - Scoparia pyralella Melbourne, Derbyshire Tony Davison©

Distribution Map for Scoparia pyralella

Found 139 records
    ↳ 7 from After 2025
    ↳ 25 from 2020 - 2024
    ↳ 107 from Before 2020

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******* Choose ONLY one at a time, of either Monad, Tetrad or Hectad Distribution - each has it's own set of data. Also, the distribution maps cover ALL recorded data. *******

Bedrock Geology ** indirectly affects moth distribution by influencing the type of habitat and food plants available in an area. In turn, this may affect the types of moths that can thrive, or where they can most likely be found.

Land-cover * shows the variety of land-cover within the VC57 area, based on the CORINE (Coordination of Information on the Environment) forty-four thematic classes of land-cover. This will show, to a greater or lesser degree, the number and variety of moths found in different land-cover types. The UK continues to operate within the Copernicus programme, with the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) providing Corine Land Cover (CLC) datasets for the UK and its territories.


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
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]

Shading shows moth presence between dates

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Recordings By Year: Scoparia pyralella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Scoparia pyralella
AGR: -0.7%   |   Total % Change: -14.3%


CUSUM Analysis: Scoparia pyralella
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 6 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 8 (August) 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 2003, 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: Scoparia pyralella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Scoparia pyralella
( 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 - Scoparia pyralella – 139 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageSource
upper cromford gardenSK25Y04/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
sheffieldSK38K25/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Gang Mine, CromfordSK25X09/06/20252adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A13/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Longstone EdgeSK27B24/05/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
SheffieldSK38M23/05/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Old Marble Mill, Ashford in the WaterSK16Z27/05/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Green Lane, Buxton, England, GBSK07X01/06/20241Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Taddington, Buxton SKUH, UKSK17Q07/06/20241Adultvc57_irecords_extract
upper cromford gardenSK25Y24/06/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Darley BridgeSK26Q27/06/20241Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Deep Dale, SheldonSK17Q07/06/20241Adultvc57_irecords_extract
CadsterSK07J11/06/20242adultvc57_irecords_extract
Birch ValeSK08I19/08/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Darwin ForestSK26X26/06/20233adultvc57_irecords_extract
Darwin ForestSK26X27/06/20233adultvc57_irecords_extract
BelperSK34U27/06/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Tansley Dale, Litton, DerbyshireSK17S30/05/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Derbyshire, England, United KingdomSK25I02/07/20221Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F24/06/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ferneydale AvenueSK07Q18/06/20222adultvc57_irecords_extract
Grin Plantation, BuxtonSK07L09/07/20211adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A05/08/20201adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A03/07/20201adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A17/07/20202adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A21/07/20201adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A24/07/20201adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A28/07/20201adultvc57_irecords_extract
Kirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K01/07/20201adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A26/06/20201adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A30/06/20201adultvc57_irecords_extract
The Mays, Malthouse Lane, FroggattSK27N26/06/20201adultDanes_2019-2021
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F15/07/20191adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y17/07/20191Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X07/07/20191adultDanes_2019-2021
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A09/06/20191adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A14/06/20192adultvc57_irecords_extract
Birch ValeSK08I10/06/20181adultvc57_irecords_extract
Norton LeesSK38L09/06/20181Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z23/07/20161adultvc57_irecords_extract
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S06/07/20162Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Not givenSK36Q09/06/20161Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y04/06/20161Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Stretton Handley School - Beresford LnSK36Q09/06/20161Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Longshaw Estate and Padley GorgeSK27P15/07/20151adultvc57_irecords_extract
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S30/06/20151Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z02/07/20141adultvc57_irecords_extract
Firestone Lane, MatlockSK36G21/07/20142adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ashover, DerbyshireSK36L24/06/20141adultvc57_irecords_extract
Smalley Green, HeanorSK44B27/06/20141Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V20/06/20141Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z04/07/20131adultvc57_irecords_extract
Lang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R19/06/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z10/06/20121adultvc57_irecords_extract
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z19/06/20122adultvc57_irecords_extract
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z28/06/20121adultvc57_irecords_extract
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z19/06/20122Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z28/06/20121Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z10/06/20121Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K11/07/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z02/06/20111adultvc57_irecords_extract
Dimon's dale (pasture),CromfordSK25X09/06/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Duffield Rd, Allestree, DerbySK34K15/06/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D01/07/20102Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D03/07/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Biggin Dale, nr HartingtonSK15P06/07/201021Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Biggin Dale, nr HartingtonSK15P06/07/201012Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Biggin Dale, nr HartingtonSK15P06/07/20109Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D08/07/20102Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20103Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20104Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D06/07/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Biggin Dale, nr HartingtonSK15P28/07/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D02/07/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D04/07/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20106Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20103Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20102Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D05/07/20102Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Biggin Dale, nr HartingtonSK15P06/07/201027Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Biggin Dale, nr HartingtonSK15P06/07/201019Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Biggin Dale, nr HartingtonSK15P06/07/20105Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Coldeaton Dale, HartingtonSK15N06/07/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D09/07/20102Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K25/07/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K30/07/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D22/06/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D28/06/20102Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K07/06/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K07/06/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K07/06/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K07/06/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D24/06/20103Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Biggin Dale, BigginSK15K08/06/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D23/06/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D25/06/20104Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D26/06/20103Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D27/06/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D29/06/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D30/06/20105Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20092Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K05/07/200911Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K05/07/200911Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20092Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20094Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20093Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Midway, Derbys.SK32A25/06/20091adultvc57_irecords_extract
DovedaleSK15K14/06/200916Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K14/06/200913Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A25/06/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Dovedale (Staffs side)SK15K01/06/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wheeldon Av,BelperSK34N22/06/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wheeldon Av,BelperSK34N24/05/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Lathkill DaleSK16X07/06/20082Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y13/07/20051Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y13/07/20051Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Hardwick Park, GlapwellSK46S11/06/20051Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Church St,Holloway,MatlockSK35I09/06/20057Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Church St,Holloway,MatlockSK35I26/05/20054Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X13/06/20041adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y13/06/20046Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y14/06/20044Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y29/06/20041Adultvc57_irecords_extract
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R10/06/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A05/06/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X13/06/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Clough Wood/Darley BridgeSK26Q26/05/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R28/05/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X06/06/20031adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y17/06/20031Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Stoney MiddletonSK27H14/06/20032Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V20/06/19981Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Linacre Middle Resr, ChesterfieldSK37G07/06/19971Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Acton Rd Ind Est, Long EatonSK43W23/06/19951Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Mapperley NR, Mapperley, IlkestonSK44G29/06/19811Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Newbold Rd, ChesterfieldSK37R02/07/19631Adultvc57_danes_bc_data

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