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Chocolate Tip - Notodontidae - Clostera curtula
71.027 BF2019  – Chocolate Tip  – Clostera curtula  – (Linnaeus, 1758)
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  >> Pygaerinae
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Scarce Chocolate Tip
ID pointers: An unmistakable species that gets its name from the well defined chocolate coloured blotch at the tip of the forewing. The blotch stops abruptly at the outermost cross-line which distinguishes it from the Scarce Chocolate Tip whose blotch extends beyond it.
Distribution:  (Last record: 10 May 2025 at Melbourne )  –  A resident species that is generally very rare in Derbyshire and seems to be almost totally confined to the south of the county. It has been expanding its range within the southern region since 2007.
General Comment: None Flight Period: April /  May /  August /  September –  On the wing April – May and August – September Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 27-35mm
Forewing: 13-18mm Food Plant: Poplar (Populus), aspen (P. tremula), sallow (Salix).
Last Recorded Year: 2025
Last Recorded By – Tony Davison
Last Recorded General Area – Melbourne
Selected Images:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison ©

Chocolate Tip - Notodontidae - Clostera curtula
Chocolate Tip – Notodontidae – Clostera curtula
Chocolate Tip - Notodontidae - Clostera curtula
Chocolate Tip – Notodontidae – Clostera curtula
Chocolate Tip - Notodontidae - Clostera curtula
Chocolate Tip – Notodontidae – Clostera curtula
Chocolate-tip - 10th May 2025 - Melbourne - Tony Davison
Chocolate-tip – 10th May 2025 – Melbourne – Tony Davison
Chocolate-tip - 10th May 2025 - Melbourne - Tony Davison
Chocolate-tip – 10th May 2025 – Melbourne – Tony Davison
Chocolate-tip - 10th May 2025 - Melbourne - Tony Davison
Chocolate-tip – 10th May 2025 – Melbourne – Tony Davison
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Chocolate Tip - Notodontidae - Clostera curtula
Chocolate Tip - Notodontidae - Clostera curtula
Chocolate Tip - Notodontidae - Clostera curtula
Chocolate-tip - 10th May 2025 - Melbourne - Tony Davison
Chocolate-tip - 10th May 2025 - Melbourne - Tony Davison
Chocolate-tip - 10th May 2025 - Melbourne - Tony Davison


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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 2005 - 2025)  |  Immatures: (between 1944 - 1944)
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Distribution Map for Clostera curtula

Found 141 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 75 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 66 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 – Clostera curtula

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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: Clostera curtula
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Clostera curtula
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Clostera curtula
AGR: 1.2%   |   Total % Change: 26.9%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Clostera curtula
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Clostera curtula

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 - Clostera curtula – 141 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Shaw Farm, New Mills VCSJ98Y12/08/20251adultHind, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44526591
WhitleSJ98Y26/07/20251adultRichmond, Susanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43887139
Bretby, DerbyshireSK22W20/07/20251adultV Williamsvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43626486
sheffieldSK38M20/07/20251adultTurner, Janvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44061517
Ilkeston, DerbyshireSK44K17/05/20251adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42025351
Staveley garden SYASK47H16/05/20251adultRadford, Markvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41630272
Birch ValeSK08I14/05/20251adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC47544313
DWT Wyver LaneSK34P13/05/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41552608
Old Marble Mill, Ashford in the WaterSK16Z12/05/20251adultSteven Bellvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41556019
BelperSK34U11/05/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41529388
Scalpcliffe roadSK22R11/05/20251adultWard, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44483544
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X10/05/20251adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41506178
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A09/05/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42609616
Drakelow, Derbys.SK22F08/05/20251adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41464864
Stonebroom.SK45E03/05/20251adultBradley, Jonathanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41731411
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A02/05/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42609649
Glossop, Moorfield, Wood's CabinSK09L02/05/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43978999
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A01/05/20255adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42609832
Birch ValeSK08I30/04/20253adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC47544284
StonebroomSK45E29/04/20251adultBradley, Jonathanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41659596
Thorpe Street, Glossop, England, GBSK09M28/04/20251Adultpetermulhairvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41216942
MellorSJ98Z28/04/20251adultKnass, Davidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41322801
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A27/04/20252adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42610329
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A22/04/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42610513
Woodland Avenue, BreastonSK43R12/04/20251adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40963586
Ilkeston, DerbyshireSK44K28/03/20251adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40569158
BelperSK34U12/05/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35908578
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A01/05/20241adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39933977
Hall Lane ponds , Staveley DerbyshireSK47H30/04/20241adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35664406
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z30/04/20241AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC36342577
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A30/04/20241adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39933962
Midway, Derbys.SK32A29/04/20241adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39955084
Findern GardenSK33A04/08/20231AdultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34637931
MellorSJ98Z04/06/20231adultKnass, Davidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC30679499
Lower Cromford GardenSK25Y29/05/20231adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34568063
Birch ValeSK08I26/05/20231adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34348979
Long Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X20/05/20231AdultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34617740
Birch ValeSK08I18/05/20231adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34348950
BelperSK34U17/05/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35294937
BelperSK34N11/05/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35299110
Findern GardenSK33A22/04/20231AdultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34637105
Birch ValeSK08I05/08/20221adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34088787
Allestree, DerbySK33P29/07/20221adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48237928
Allestree, DerbySK33P28/07/20221adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC27334176
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A17/07/20221adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35167162
Woodland AveSK43R21/05/20221AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27845597
Birch ValeSK08I13/05/20221adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34083528
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A11/05/20221adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35166367
Kirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K10/05/20221adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41045689
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z08/05/20221AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34932951
Woodland AveSK43R07/05/20221AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27845554
Aston onTrent DerebySK43A06/05/20221adultWaldron, Robertvc57_irecords_extractiBRC25244149
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A06/05/20221adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35166343
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A05/05/20221adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35166332
Kirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K05/05/20221adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41045680
Upper Cromford GardenSK25Y04/05/20221adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34569061
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A02/05/20221adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35166317
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A30/04/20221adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35166298
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A24/04/20221adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35166280
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A22/04/20221adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35166278
MatlockSK26V16/04/20221adultKitchen, Alanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42018565
Station Road, Darley DaleSK26R02/08/20211adultRoddis, Simonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35375838
SandiacreSK43T22/07/20211adultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35178205
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A01/06/20211adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35164606
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y07/08/20201AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34061828
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A27/05/20201adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35162452
The Mays, Malthouse Lane, FroggattSK27N21/05/20201adultBARNACLE, Mr B.&.Mrs.K.Danes_2019-2021753
Midway, Derbys.SK32A19/05/20201adultRose Williamsvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38448444
Woodland AveSK43R15/05/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33500641
Lancaster Ave, SandiacreSK43S15/05/20201adultVILES, Mr I.M.Danes_2019-2021789
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A07/05/20201adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35162266
Briar Close, Newhall, SwadlincoteSK22V07/05/20201adultPEACH, Mr K.Danes_2019-2021805
Bar Cottage, Bar Rd, BaslowSK27L23/04/20201adultTATTESFIELD, Dr P.Danes_2019-2021817
Bar Cottage, Bar Rd, BaslowSK27L22/04/20201adultTATTESFIELD, Dr P.Danes_2019-2021820
Woodland AveSK43R15/04/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33500516
Birch ValeSK08I23/05/20191adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35072506
Station Road, Darley DaleSK26R23/05/20191adultRoddis, Simonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35372716
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J20/05/20191adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45776947
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J19/05/20191adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45776937
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A22/04/20191adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35161007
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A17/04/20191adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35160980
Carsington Resr (Rangers' Base)SK25K17/05/20181AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPIME
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y14/05/20181AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34061829
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X12/05/20181AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQGOQ
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X08/05/20181AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQGO6
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X14/05/20172AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPTSY
Back Lane, GlapwellSK46T12/05/20171AdultJ. Culpinvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPTSQ
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z21/04/20171adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34968183
Toton Fields LNRSK43X14/04/20171adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC4810963
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X14/08/20161AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQGDR
Birch ValeSK08I29/07/20161adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41007963
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X28/05/20161AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ4ZC
BelperSK34U09/08/20151adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC38605793
Briar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V08/08/20151AdultK. Peachvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKCJF
Briar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V08/08/20151AdultK. Peachvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP4KV
Hillside, Findern, DerbySK33A03/06/20151AdultHallam, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP2JG
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z21/05/20151adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33505337
Duffield Rd, Allestree, DerbySK34K18/05/20141AdultP. Smithvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKC2N
Duffield Rd, Allestree, DerbySK34K18/05/20141AdultP. Smithvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPSUU
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X15/05/20141adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33087255
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W15/05/20141AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP2AQ
Hillside, Findern, DerbySK33A30/04/20141AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLE5V
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A30/04/20141AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP29M
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W30/04/20141AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP29Z
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A29/04/20141adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40397432
Burnaston (Toyota Plant NR), DerbySK23V20/07/20131AdultDave Budworth;B.G. Sewellvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLCER
Duffield Rd, Allestree, DerbySK34K11/06/20131AdultP. Smithvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLAT2
Duffield Rd, Allestree, DerbySK34K11/06/20131AdultP. Smithvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOU19
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z12/05/20111adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33512316
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z12/05/20111AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJRFM
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R26/04/20111AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJRBE
The Hollies,Holly St,Stapenhill,Burton on TrentSK22K21/05/20101AdultP. Patrickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKD1F
Drakelow NR (Minton's Lagoon), Burton on TrentSK22F15/05/20103AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKRGF
Drakelow NR (Minton's Lagoon), Burton on TrentSK22F15/05/20103AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOXVD
Marlborough Rd,Long EatonSK43X12/05/20101AdultBryce, Marionvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKRFR
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W28/04/20101AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK3C9
Midway, Derbys.SK32A08/08/20091adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41991222
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A08/08/20091AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLFW4
The Hollies,Holly St,Stapenhill,Burton on TrentSK22K01/08/20091AdultP. Patrickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK2D1
Whitehollows Cottages,Box Lane,TicknallSK32K02/06/20091AdultJ. Lloydvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKN4N
Whitehollows Cottages,Box Lane,TicknallSK32K30/05/20091AdultJ. Lloydvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJLNG
Whitehollows Cottages,Box Lane,TicknallSK32K28/05/20091AdultJ. Lloydvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKMUH
The Hollies,Holly St,Stapenhill,Burton on TrentSK22K24/05/20091AdultP. Patrickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJLKB
Whitehollows Cottages,Box Lane,TicknallSK32K23/05/20091AdultJ. Lloydvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKMQ6
Midway, Derbys.SK32A08/05/20091adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41990724
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A08/05/20091AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKMN8
The Hollies,Holly St,Stapenhill,Burton on TrentSK22K23/04/20091AdultP. Patrickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKMKY
Whitehollows Cottages,Box Lane,TicknallSK32K22/04/20091AdultJ. Lloydvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK10A
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X05/06/20081adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33417296
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X05/06/20081AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJZOK
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X22/05/20081adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33417257
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X22/05/20081AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKJM3
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A09/05/20082AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKJGY
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A26/04/20081AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKJDO
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y09/08/20071AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34676991
Briar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V09/08/20071AdultK. Peachvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKIAI
Briar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V09/08/20071AdultK. Peachvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ4DY
Drayton Ave,Mackworth,DerbySK33D31/08/20051AdultW. Hurstvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJAUK
Drayton Ave,Mackworth,DerbySK33D31/08/20051AdultW. Hurstvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPVEM
Anchor Church, Foremark, TicknallSK32N01/07/19441LarvaeVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHV4E
Anchor Church, Foremark, TicknallSK32N01/07/19441LarvaeRepton School Field Clubvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPZCD

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