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Lunar Marbled Brown - Notodontidae - Drymonia ruficornis
71.011 BF2015  – Lunar Marbled Brown  – Drymonia ruficornis  – (Hufnagel, 1766)
Adult Macro:  CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species – Good photographs maybe required – Can be confused with other species      
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Green –  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>.  >>  Notodontidae  >> Notodontinae
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
ID pointers: A thick-set and heavy looking moth that is an overall grey-brown in colour. An obvious comma mark in the pale creamy white central cross band on forewing.
Distribution:  A resident species that is generally uncommon but widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found more often in ancient woodlands throughout the lowland areas of the county.
General Comment: None Flight Period: April /  May –  On the wing April – May – One generation Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 35-40mm
Forewing: 16-20mm Food Plant: Deciduous woodland.
Last Recorded By – Not Recorded
Last Recorded General Area – Not Recorded
Selected Images:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison ©

Lunar Marbled Brown - Notodontidae - Drymonia ruficornis
Lunar Marbled Brown – Drymonia ruficornis
Lunar Marbled Brown - Notodontidae - Drymonia ruficornis


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Lunar Marbled Brown - 11th April 2025 - Melbourne - Tony Davison Lunar Marble Brown - Chaddesden - Martin Roome©. Lunar Marbled Brown - Melbourne - Tony Davison©

Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1979 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Drymonia ruficornis

Found 151 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 68 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 83 from Before 2020
Flying
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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.


NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Drymonia ruficornis

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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: Drymonia ruficornis
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Drymonia ruficornis
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Drymonia ruficornis
AGR: 2.46%   |   Total % Change: 75%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Drymonia ruficornis
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Drymonia ruficornis

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 - Drymonia ruficornis – 151 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Stonebroom.SK45E02/05/20251adultBradley, Jonathanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41679231
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A02/05/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42609648
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A01/05/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42609828
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T01/05/20251adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42686566
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N01/05/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43706814
Poolsbrook, Staveley, Chesterfield, DerbyshireSK47G01/05/20254adultClarke, Julianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48606227
Hall Wood, CarsingtonSK25R30/04/20259adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41295280
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N30/04/20253adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43706451
StonebroomSK45E29/04/20253adultBradley, Jonathanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41659599
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N29/04/20252adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43706242
Markham Vale DerbyshireSK47K28/04/20252adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41247116
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N28/04/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43706034
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L27/04/20251adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41204231
Markham Vale DerbyshireSK47K22/04/20251adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41103949
Florence road, SheffieldSK38L20/04/20251adultJim Horsfallvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48411052
BelperSK34N17/04/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41031716
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N17/04/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41997619
SheffieldSK38M14/04/20251adultTurner, Janvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41721669
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L12/04/20252adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40962271
Ilkeston, DerbyshireSK44K12/04/20251adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41010904
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N12/04/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41997552
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X11/04/20251adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40946157
Markham Vale DerbyshireSK47K11/04/20251adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40951110
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A11/04/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42614840
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T07/05/20241adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36032370
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A06/05/20241adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39934017
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T05/05/20242adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36031957
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H01/05/20241adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35693396
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A01/05/20241adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39933968
Midway, Derbys.SK32A01/05/20241adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39955092
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H01/05/20241adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40230708
Allestree, DerbySK33P30/04/20241adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35657879
Norton Lees, Sheffield, UKSK38L30/04/20241AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35661423
Allestree, DerbySK33P30/04/20241adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40073181
Chaddesden Wood, Oakwood, DerbySK33Z15/04/20246Adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35413252
Chaddesden WoodSK33Z15/04/20246adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36030588
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A14/04/20241adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39933944
Norton Lees, Sheffield, UKSK38L12/04/20241AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35525076
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A12/04/20242adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39933943
Melbourne gardenSK32X11/04/20241adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35370755
BelperSK34N11/04/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35371504
Markham Vale , Seymour , DerbyshireSK47L11/04/20247adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35403678
Markham Vale , Seymour , DerbyshireSK47L11/04/20241adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40220669
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T09/04/20241adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35355287
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T09/04/20241adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35789214
Woodland Avenue MothtrapSK43R04/04/20241adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35313534
BelperSK34N09/05/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35300179
GardenSK43T07/05/20231adultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC30256297
SandiacreSK43T07/05/20231adultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34090323
Findern GardenSK33A06/05/20231AdultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34637141
Allestree, DerbySK33P03/05/20231adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48283322
BelperSK34N01/05/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35300161
Findern GardenSK33A29/04/20231AdultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34637121
Findern GardenSK33A22/04/20231AdultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34637104
Allestree, DerbySK33P22/04/20231adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48283088
Home, GardenSK43T16/04/20231adultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC29941895
SandiacreSK43T16/04/20231adultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34090279
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A02/05/20222adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35166313
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A30/04/20222adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35166295
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A22/04/20221adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35166276
Kirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K22/04/20221adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41045654
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A18/04/20221adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35166270
Allestree, DerbySK33P18/04/20221adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC47483988
Kirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K17/04/20221adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41045647
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A20/04/20211adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35164533
Briar Close, Newhall, SwadlincoteSK22V20/04/20211adultPEACH, Mr K.Danes_2019-2021235
Norton LeesSK38L27/04/20201AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC13305992
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A26/04/20202adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35162248
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A22/04/20192adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35161005
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A21/04/20192adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35160994
BelperSK34N20/04/20191adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35298339
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A19/04/20193adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35160987
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A17/04/20192adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35160979
Linton, Main StreetSK21T21/04/20181adultFurber, Michellevc57_irecords_extractiBRC6661831
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X08/05/20161AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQJLE
Hillside, Findern, DerbySK33A06/05/20161AdultHallam, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ4XN
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S23/04/20111AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJRAZ
Clough Wood,Darley DaleSK26K22/04/20112AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJR9G
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S21/04/20111AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK5P7
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W19/04/20111AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPBIO
Briar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V16/04/20111AdultK. Peachvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJR7N
Briar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V16/04/20111AdultK. Peachvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ2N9
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V08/04/20111AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK5LO
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S08/04/20111AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKYWM
Wood Lane, Newhall, SwadlincoteSK22V08/04/20111AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPBIA
Lowes Hill,RipleySK35V26/04/20101AdultR.A. Wainvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKRC1
Catton Wood, Catton, SwadlincoteSK21C25/04/20104AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJNRT
Foremark Resr, TicknallSK32H18/04/20103AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKR9A
Drakelow NR (fen area), Burton on TrentSK22F09/04/20101AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJNOI
Drakelow NR (fen area), Burton on TrentSK22F09/04/20101AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOXV4
Whitehollows Cottages,Box Lane,TicknallSK32K02/06/20092AdultJ. Lloydvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKN4R
Whitehollows Cottages,Box Lane,TicknallSK32K31/05/20097AdultJ. Lloydvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK17X
Whitehollows Cottages,Box Lane,TicknallSK32K28/05/20094AdultJ. Lloydvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKMUL
Whitehollows Cottages,Box Lane,TicknallSK32K23/05/20092AdultJ. Lloydvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKMQ8
Whitehollows Cottages,Box Lane,TicknallSK32K22/04/20092AdultJ. Lloydvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK10B
Whitehollows Cottages,Box Lane,TicknallSK32K14/04/20091AdultJ. Lloydvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK0ZD
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S13/04/20091AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKMIG
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S11/05/20081AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJZLF
Carvers Rocks (old toilet block area), Hartshorne, SwadlincoteSK32G10/05/20081AdultDave Budworth;N.J. Wardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKJI8
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S10/05/20081AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKJJC
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S09/05/20084AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJJVW
Lowes Hill,RipleySK35V08/05/20081AdultR.A. Wainvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKJG4
Carsington Resr (Rangers' Base)SK25K05/05/20081AdultP. Bennettvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJJVB
Kedleston Park,DerbySK34F12/05/20071AdultI.M. Vilesvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI9I6
Newboundmill Lane,PleasleySK56C28/04/20071AdultC. Stubbsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJH8I
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S25/04/20071AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI9H2
Newboundmill Lane,PleasleySK56C25/04/20071AdultC. Stubbsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI9H7
Calke Park Ridge from Fisherman's Car ParkSK32R24/04/200759adultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105810
Calke Park,TicknallSK32R24/04/200759AdultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJH7A
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S18/04/20071AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJH5V
The Field,Shipley,IlkestonSK44M17/04/20071AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJH59
The Field,Shipley,IlkestonSK44M17/04/20071AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPFRG
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S16/04/20071AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHV06
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X14/05/20061AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI76B
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V06/05/20061AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHSHW
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V05/05/20061AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI74Q
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S05/05/20062AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJBJE
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X04/05/20061adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33091050
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V25/04/20042AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ519
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V24/04/20041AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHPQ6
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A24/04/20041AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ1S6
FOREMARK RESERVOIRSK32H23/04/20042adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33442638
Foremark Res (boatyard), TicknallSK32G23/04/20049AdultDave Budworth;A. Davison;N. Toplissvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ4ZM
Foremark Resr (Orange Hill wood), TicknallSK32H23/04/20042AdultDave Budworth;A. Davison;N. Toplissvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ4ZU
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A23/04/20041AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP6H6
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y07/05/20031AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34677364
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y07/05/20031AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI4C8
South Wood, Calke, TicknallSK32Q15/04/20031AdultG.L. Finch;M.A. Finchvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ32S
The Field,Shipley,IlkestonSK44M17/05/20021AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ2M0
The Field,Shipley,IlkestonSK44M17/05/20021AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPF2N
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A24/04/20021AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOX97
Calke Park (site not precise), TicknallSK32R04/05/19982AdultVILES, Mr I.M., BARNARD, Mr T., TRAVERS-AYRE, Mr Ivc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHNRX
Calke Park (site not precise), TicknallSK32R04/05/19983AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIF00
Elvaston Park, DerbySK43B02/05/19971AdultDURO, Mr T., VILES, Mr I.M., TRAVERS-AYRE, Mr I., vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI2XG
Elvaston Park, DerbySK43B02/05/19971AdultI. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Viles;T. Barnard;T. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOS8B
Carvers Rocks, Hartshorne, SwadlincoteSK32G14/04/19971AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., TRAVERS-AYRE, Mr I., VILES, Mr I.vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHNIJ
Carvers Rocks, Hartshorne, SwadlincoteSK32G14/04/19971AdultDave Budworth;I. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Viles;T. Barnarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPEU3
Homestall Wood, Coton in the Elms, SwadlincoteSK21H12/05/19962AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI2KS
Homestall Wood, Coton in the Elms, SwadlincoteSK21H01/05/19951AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIYOP
Homestall Wood, Coton in the Elms, SwadlincoteSK21H01/05/19951AdultDave Budworth;I. Travers-Ayrevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPXFS
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V28/04/19941AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHM8C
The Field,Shipley,IlkestonSK44M28/04/19941AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHM8K
Wood Lane, Newhall, SwadlincoteSK22V28/04/19941AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQDD4
The Field,Shipley,IlkestonSK44M28/04/19941AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQDDC
Back Lane,GlapwellSK46T03/05/19901AdultJ. Culpinvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI0PC
Back Lane, GlapwellSK46T03/05/19901AdultJ. Culpinvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ51J
Pond House, Mapperley Res, IlkestonSK44G06/05/19891AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHKDT
Pond House, Mapperley Res, IlkestonSK44G06/05/19891AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WON6C
Carvers Rocks NR,Hartshorne,SwadlincoteSK32G14/05/19791AdultD.A. Youngvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OILLH
Carvers Rocks, Hartshorne, SwadlincoteSK32G14/05/19792AdultD.A. Youngvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OILLN
Carvers Rocks, Hartshorne, SwadlincoteSK32G05/05/19791AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OILL5

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