45.009 BF1503 – Tansy Plume – Gillmeria ochrodactyla – ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Adult Micro: CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species –
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– Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
– care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required. Confusion Species: G.pallidactyla
ID pointers: Very similar to P.pallidactyla, except this species has the hind-leg banded brown and white below the middle spurs, and is often more distinctly marked on the forewing.
Distribution: (Last record: 30 July 2024 at Inkersall ) – Nationally Scarce B – Uncommon but may be under-recorded, with so few records received. Seems to be very localised despite plenty of the food-plant (Tansy) being fairly widespread.
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Last Recorded Year: 2024
Last Recorded By – Don Cambridge
Last Recorded General Area – Inkersall
Selected Images: Toton Sidings,Notts/Derbyshire – Grid Ref indicates VC57 – Marion Bryce©
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 2003 - 2024)
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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 Gillmeria ochrodactyla
Found 10 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 6 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 4 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 6 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 4 from Before 2020
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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 – Gillmeria ochrodactyla
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the map does give a general indication of the moth's distribution across the UK.
Monthly Records By Year:
Gillmeria ochrodactyla
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Gillmeria ochrodactyla
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Gillmeria ochrodactyla
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Gillmeria ochrodactyla
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Gillmeria ochrodactyla
AGR: 0% | Total % Change: 0%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Gillmeria ochrodactyla
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Gillmeria ochrodactyla
Gillmeria ochrodactyla
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 - Gillmeria ochrodactyla – 10 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staveley Derbyshire | SK47H | 04/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36837973 |
| Toton Sidings | SK43X | 29/06/2024 | 1 | adult | Bryce, Marion | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36732543 |
| Staveley Derbyshire | SK47H | 20/07/2023 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC31772990 |
| Staveley Derbyshire | SK47H | 06/07/2023 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC31390491 |
| Markham Vale Derbyshire | SK47L | 05/07/2023 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC31380577 |
| Staveley Derbyshire | SK47H | 19/07/2022 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC27109673 |
| Back Lane, Glapwell | SK46T | 01/08/2019 | 1 | adult | CULPIN, Mr J. | Danes_2019-2021 | 1157 |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 12/07/2008 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP4BO |
| Beeley Moor, Beeley | SK26Y | 04/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP2LD |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 08/08/2003 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COR3K |