Agriphila latistria       Agriphila straminella
63.092 BF1303 - Crambidae - Crambinae - Agriphila selasella
63.092 BF1303  – Pale Streaked Grass Moth  – Agriphila selasella  – (Hübner, 1813)
Adult Micro:  CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Crambidae  >> Crambinae
Other Name/s: Pale-streak Grass-veneer
ID Difficulty:  green  – easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: Although superficially resembling Agriphila tristella, this species has the forewing tip more squared, a much reduced facial cone and a whiter longitudinal streak, that is dark edged to one side, and which doesn’t have quite such obvious ‘fingers’ at the rear. 
Distribution:  A species that seems to be expanding its range into Derbyshire. With twenty seven records between 2011 – 2023, it would seem that this species is possibly locally common and maybe overlooked. 
General Comment: None Flight Period: July /  August –  On the wing during July – August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Will Soar  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: c.26mm
 Food Plant: Grasses.
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 and Spring Cottage, Overseal – Will Soar©

63.092 BF1303 - Crambidae - Crambinae - Agriphila selasella
Agriphila selasella – King’s Newton – Will Soar
63.092 BF1303 - Crambidae - Crambinae - Agriphila selasella
Agriphila selasella – Spring Cottage, Overseal – Will Soar
63.092 BF1303 - Crambidae - Crambinae - Agriphila selasella
63.092 BF1303 - Crambidae - Crambinae - Agriphila selasella


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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1961 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Agriphila selasella

Found 110 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 80 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 30 from Before 2020
Flying
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Agriphila selasella

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Monthly Records By Year: Agriphila selasella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Agriphila selasella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Agriphila selasella
AGR: 6.16%   |   Total % Change: 193.3%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Agriphila selasella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Agriphila selasella

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 - Agriphila selasella – 110 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A27/08/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44877784
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A24/08/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44820533
Allestree, DerbySK33P23/08/20251adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48607014
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A22/08/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44715975
Ilkeston, DerbyshireSK44K22/08/20251adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45110331
Wingerworth, DerbyshireSK36Y15/08/20251adultWindle, Jimvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44474568
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A15/08/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44527428
Ilkeston, DerbyshireSK44K15/08/20251adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44711810
Wingerworth, DerbyshireSK36Y14/08/20251adultWindle, Jimvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44471903
Derby DESK33I14/08/20252adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44532557
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z13/08/20252adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC44480112
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A11/08/20254adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44470673
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z11/08/20251adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC44476305
Derby DESK33I11/08/20251adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44530571
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A03/08/20256adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44180539
Ilkeston, DerbyshireSK44K02/08/20251adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44235297
Littleover, DerbySK33G02/08/202512adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44274924
Littleover, DerbySK33G02/08/202512adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44274995
Littleover, DerbySK33G01/08/202513adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44245426
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H30/07/20251adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44021626
Mickleover gardenSK33C29/07/20251adultMaughan, Christinevc57_irecords_extractiBRC45112373
King's NewtonSK32Y29/07/20253adultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48470418
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S26/07/20251adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC43885356
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z25/07/20251adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC43896426
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A23/07/20253adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43786170
Inkersall gardenSK47G18/07/20251adultDon Cambridgevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43541330
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A17/07/20252adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43595106
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z17/07/20251adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC43650126
LittleoverSK33G12/07/20253adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43604417
LittleoverSK33G11/07/20258adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43603249
Markham Vale DerbyshireSK47L26/08/20245adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38395981
Inkersall gardenSK47G15/08/20241adultDon Cambridgevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37899814
Markham Vale DerbyshireSK47K12/08/202417adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37881312
Markham Vale DerbyshireSK47K09/08/20241adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37840562
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A09/08/20243adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39934872
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z19/07/20241AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC37827721
Markham Vale , Seymour , DerbyshireSK47L22/08/202310adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC32620181
Allestree, DerbySK33P21/08/20231adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48404316
Findern GardenSK33A18/08/20231AdultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34638135
Kirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K17/08/20231adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48691063
Findern GardenSK33A16/08/20233AdultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34638080
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H14/08/20231adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC32464424
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H11/08/20231adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC32410813
Findern GardenSK33A11/08/20235AdultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34638019
Kirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K11/08/20231adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48691029
Markham Vale DerbyshireSK47L10/08/20232adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC32410417
Findern GardenSK33A10/08/20234AdultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34637961
Kirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K28/07/20231adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48690940
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y28/08/20221AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060878
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A21/08/20223adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35167653
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A14/08/20225adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35167608
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A12/08/20221adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35167566
Kirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K12/08/20223adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41046178
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A10/08/20221adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35167525
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A08/08/20225adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35167486
Barrow HillSK47C06/08/20221adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34106088
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A05/08/20223adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35167463
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A03/08/20221adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35167435
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A25/07/20221adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35167297
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A23/08/20211adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35165789
Wood Lane, Newhall, SwadlincoteSK22V20/08/20211adultBUDWORTH, Mr D.Danes_2019-202142
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z13/08/20211adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34957420
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A13/08/20211adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35165690
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A11/08/20211adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35165643
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A02/08/20211adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35165566
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A26/07/20212adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35165505
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A19/07/20211adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35165405
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A14/07/20211adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35165277
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A02/07/20211adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35165042
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y26/08/20201AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060879
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A26/08/20204adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35163961
Big Moor and Barbrook ReservoirSK27Y20/08/20201adultWatchorn, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC17690133
Elvaston Clover CloseSK43B16/08/20201adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC17418404
Kirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K15/08/20201adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41040610
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y14/08/20201AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060880
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y12/08/20209AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060882
Woodland AveSK43R09/08/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33501976
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y07/08/20202AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060881
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A07/08/20201adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35163592
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z31/07/20203adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34963566
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A17/08/20191adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35161785
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X14/08/20192adultHILL, Mr B.J.N.Danes_2019-20211044
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z11/08/20192adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34965221
Welbeck Drive, WingerworthSK36T09/08/20194adultHILL, Mr B.J.N.Danes_2019-20211077
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A02/08/20191adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35161716
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z29/07/20191adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34965186
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A26/07/20193adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35161652
Carsington Resr (Rangers' Base)SK25K26/07/20191adultHILL, Mr B.J.N.Danes_2019-20211208
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X25/07/20191adultHILL, Mr B.J.N.Danes_2019-20211225
YoulgraveSK26C17/08/20181adultHarvey, Martin C.vc57_irecords_extractiBRC7683603
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y19/07/20181AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060883
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y18/07/20181AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060884
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y17/07/20182AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060885
Norton Lees gardenSK38L06/08/20161AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC4417816
Sheffield, England, United KingdomSK38L06/08/20161AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC9893006
Norton Lees gardenSK38L05/08/20161AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC4417793
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S07/08/20151AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34907911
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V08/08/20141AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COYXN
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z04/08/20141adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33507484
White Knowle Road, BuxtonSK07R10/08/20131adultMortin, Jonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC1711986
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z08/08/20131adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33509397
Burnaston (Toyota Plant NR), DerbySK23V20/07/20133AdultDave Budworth;B.G. Sewellvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP93I
Mistletoe Farm (fields), TurnditchSK24S03/08/20121AdultK.R. Hustonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COUHN
Chatsworth ParkSK27Q31/07/20112adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33513677
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z31/07/20112AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COU14
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D16/08/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6GT
Bristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R05/08/20081AdultS.L.P. Whiteleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP4IJ
Bristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R10/08/20071AdultS.L.P. Whiteleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSEO
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V15/08/19961AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1BH
Millers Dale,TideswellSK17M30/07/19611AdultF. Harrisonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COQ9U

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