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Small Ranunculus - 18th September - Melbourne - Tony Davison
73.280 BF2165  – Small Ranunculus  – Hecatera dysodea  – ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
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       orange – Migrant
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>.  >>  Noctuidae  >> Hadeninae
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
ID pointers: The moth has a fine covering of black & orange-gold scaling that is quite distinctive. There is a central cross band that is dark greyish and contrasting.
Distribution:  (First record: 3 August 2009 at Midway )  –  (Last record: 7 September 2024 at Belper )  –  A nationally scarce species and suspected immigrant, that is now a resident species in Derbyshire and has become widespread. A record has come to light from a photo on the website that was incorrectly tagged. The record related to a specimen recorded on 3rd August 2009 from Midway, which would make it the first record for VC57.The second record for the county was therefore in 2010, with a further specimen trapped by Brian & Jean Hallam in 2011, and then one trapped by Tony Davison on 18th September 2014 is probably the 6th county record. Species looks as though it now has a foot-hold in South Derbyshire, as records are now becoming more widespread. Rapidly expanding its range north and westwards. Small numbers now being recorded annually.
General Comment: None Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  September /  October –  On the wing June – October Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – occasionally attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison, Brian Hallam, Dave Evans, M.Williams  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 32-34mm
Forewing: 14-15mm Food Plant: Lettuce (Lactuca spp.).
Last Recorded Year: 2024
First Recorded Year: 2009
Last Recorded By – Dave Newcombe
Last Recorded General Area – Belper
Selected Images:  3/8/2009 – Midway appears to be 1st record for VC57 – M.Williams© / 6th September 2014 – Findern – Brian & Jean Hallam© / 18th September 2014 – Melbourne – Tony Davison./ 15th June 2021 – Belper – Dave Evans© 

Small Ranunculs - 3rd Aug 2025 - Midway - M.Williams
Small Ranunculs – 3rd Aug 2025 – Midway – M.Williams
Small Ranunculus - 6th September 2014 - Brian u0026 Jean Hallam
Small Ranunculus – 6/09/2014 – Brian u0026 Jean Hallam
Small Ranunculus - 18th September - Melbourne - Tony Davison
Small Ranunculus – 18th September 2014 – Tony Davison
Small Ranunculus - 15th June 2021 - Belper - Dave Evans
Small Ranunculus – 15th June 2021 – Belper – Dave Evans
Small Ranunculus - Dave Evans
Small Ranunculus – Dave Evans
Small Ranunculs - 3rd Aug 2025 - Midway - M.Williams
Small Ranunculus - 6th September 2014 - Brian u0026 Jean Hallam
Small Ranunculus - 18th September - Melbourne - Tony Davison
Small Ranunculus - 15th June 2021 - Belper - Dave Evans
Small Ranunculus - Dave Evans


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Small Ranunculus - 15th June 2021 -Belper - Dave Evans©

Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 2009 - 2025)  |  Immatures: (between 2025 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Hecatera dysodea

Found 146 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 108 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 38 from Before 2020
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Hecatera dysodea

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Monthly Records By Year: Hecatera dysodea
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Hecatera dysodea
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Hecatera dysodea
AGR: 1.53%   |   Total % Change: 27.5%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Hecatera dysodea
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Hecatera dysodea

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 - Hecatera dysodea – 146 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Allestree, DerbySK33P27/08/20251adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44851731
BelperSK34N25/08/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44784910
Allestree, DerbySK33P25/08/20251adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44841790
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T25/08/20251adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44886485
Havercroft RoadSK38L24/08/20251adultTait, Malcolmvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44715361
BelperSK34U24/08/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44784397
Midway, Derbys.SK32A24/08/20251adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44789159
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A24/08/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44820568
BelperSK34U23/08/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44731329
Littleove, DerbySK33G22/08/20254adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44706044
BelperSK34N21/08/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44673001
King's NewtonSK32Y20/08/20252larvaTOM SHIELDSvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44621983
Allestree, DerbySK33P20/08/20251adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44696129
upper cromford gardenSK25Y20/08/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44763329
Chaddesden GardenSK33T18/08/20251adultloverock, neilvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44581946
Ingleby Ave, DerbySK33L18/08/20251adultShervill, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44595522
BelperSK34N18/08/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44651924
BelperSK34U17/08/20252adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44566413
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H17/08/20251adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44648354
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N17/08/20252adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44662073
Inkersall gardenSK47G16/08/20251adultDon Cambridgevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44511770
Long eaton, Wensleydale RoadSK43R16/08/20251adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44531276
sheffieldSK38M16/08/20251adultTurner, Janvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44683702
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L15/08/20251adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44501950
BelperSK34U15/08/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44511858
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N15/08/20255adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44661825
Derby DESK33I14/08/20251adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44532544
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N14/08/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44660603
Chaddesden GardenSK33T13/08/20251adultloverock, neilvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44493598
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N13/08/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44660457
Derby DESK33I11/08/20254adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44530543
Derby DESK33I08/08/20251adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44296855
upper cromford gardenSK25Y27/07/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43938997
BelperSK34N21/07/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43746380
Midway, Derbys.SK32A13/07/20251adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43433330
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T11/07/20251adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44160179
Chaddesden GardenSK33T01/07/20251adultloverock, neilvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42900301
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N01/07/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44179033
upper cromford gardenSK25Y30/06/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42882873
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N29/06/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43963694
Derby DESK33I27/06/20252adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43625144
Woodland AveSK43R27/06/20251adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48391154
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N26/06/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43962367
Midway, Derbys.SK32A23/06/20251adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42602826
Derby DESK33I23/06/20252adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43626070
BelperSK34N18/06/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42496597
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N16/06/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43957439
sheffieldSK38M15/06/20251adultTurner, Janvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42504216
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N15/06/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43957138
sheffieldSK38M14/06/20251adultTurner, Janvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42503735
Chaddesden GardenSK33T11/06/20251adultloverock, neilvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42715795
Midway, Derbys.SK32A31/05/20251adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42017808
Sandiacre GardenSK43T09/09/20241adultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41567216
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N07/09/20241adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC38590459
Allestree, DerbySK33P02/09/20241adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38277995
Allestree, DerbySK33P02/09/20241adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40273172
Allestree, DerbySK33P27/08/20241adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38138498
Allestree, DerbySK33P27/08/20241adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40255025
Ilkeston, DerbyshireSK44K17/08/20241adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38196766
Norton Lees, Sheffield, UKSK38L30/07/20241AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37553177
Sandiacre GardenSK43T30/07/20241adultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40192444
Ilkeston, DerbyshireSK44K28/07/20241adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37577867
Wingerworth, DerbyshireSK36Y27/07/20241adultWindle, Jimvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37388037
Derby DESK33I27/07/20241adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43689775
Lower Cromford GardenSK25Y25/07/20241adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37369491
Mickleover gardenSK33C24/07/20241adultMaughan, Christinevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37338810
BelperSK34U20/07/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37244267
Stonebroom.SK45E18/07/20241adultBradley, Jonathanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37225252
BelperSK34N17/07/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37185681
Ilkeston, DerbyshireSK44K17/07/20241adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37579207
Ilkeston, DerbyshireSK44K12/07/20241adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37057665
upper cromford gardenSK25Y10/07/20241adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC36970221
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T06/07/20241adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38320363
Florence road, SheffieldSK38L05/07/20241adultJim Horsfallvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39773094
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A01/07/20241adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39934532
Midway, Derbys.SK32A30/06/20241adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39954428
BelperSK34N25/06/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC36647905
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H10/09/20231adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC32977301
Allestree, DerbySK33P19/08/20231adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48401777
SandiacreSK43T11/08/20231adultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34529039
Belper GardenSK34P04/08/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34544253
Findern GardenSK33A04/08/20231AdultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34637941
StonebroomSK45E28/07/20231adultBradley, Jonathanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35513065
BelperSK34U18/07/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35296102
Woodseats, Sheffield S, UKSK38L10/07/20231AdultTait, Malcolmvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45318499
Havercroft RoadSK38L09/07/20231AdultTait, Malcolmvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36369045
Mickleover gardenSK33C27/06/20231adultMaughan, Christinevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35621351
SandiacreSK43T25/06/20231adultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34377378
Upper Cromford GardenSK25Y23/06/20231adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34568526
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H16/06/20231adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC30914877
BelperSK34U12/06/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35295150
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A02/09/20221adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35167867
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H01/09/20221adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC27959734
Sandiacre, Longmoor LaneSK43T14/07/20222adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC26881939
SandiacreSK43T09/07/20221adultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35176835
Briar Close, Newhall, SwadlincoteSK22V12/09/20211adultPEACH, Mr K.Danes_2019-202124
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y08/09/20211AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34062626
Woodland AveSK43R07/09/20211adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33499539
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A03/09/20211adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35165892
Briar Close, Newhall, SwadlincoteSK22V20/08/20211adultPEACH, Mr K.Danes_2019-202148
Briar Close, Newhall, SwadlincoteSK22V31/07/20211adultPEACH, Mr K.Danes_2019-202165
Midway, Derbys.SK32A15/07/20211adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38546052
Allestree, DerbySK33P03/07/20211adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC46664829
Woodland AveSK43R02/07/20211adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33498619
Allestree, DerbySK33P16/09/20202adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC46558365
Briar Close, Newhall, SwadlincoteSK22V31/07/20201adultPEACH, Mr K.Danes_2019-2021468
Woodland AveSK43R14/07/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33501496
Woodland AveSK43R04/07/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33501384
Marlborough Road, Long EatonSK43X18/09/20181adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC7966196
Havercroft RoadSK38L03/09/20181AdultTait, Malcolmvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36367584
Marlborough Road, Long EatonSK43X31/08/20182adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC7921512
Long Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X30/08/20182AdultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34622133
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J13/07/20171adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45737634
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z28/07/20161adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33504939
Back Lane, GlapwellSK46T18/08/20151AdultJ. Culpinvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOUWG
Briar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V01/07/20151AdultK. Peachvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLF21
Briar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V01/07/20151AdultK. Peachvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPKRD
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X18/09/20141adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33088130
Hillside, Findern, DerbySK33A06/09/20141AdultHallam, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOUOV
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W28/08/20141AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP4F3
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z25/07/20141adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33507400
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W23/07/20141AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPPOK
Briar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V19/07/20142AdultK. Peachvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLEQ6
Briar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V19/07/20142AdultK. Peachvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPKJY
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z25/06/20141adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33506779
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W08/08/20131AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJXEV
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W08/08/20131AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ7V6
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z30/07/20131adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33508977
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z30/07/20131adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33508978
Lang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R26/07/20131AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLCPZ
Lang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R26/07/20131AdultM. Gashvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOUCH
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W25/07/20131AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJX6R
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W25/07/20131AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOUB0
Lang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R19/07/20131AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLCCA
Lang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R19/07/20131AdultM. Gashvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP3Z3
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A13/07/20131AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLBYE
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A13/07/20131AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP220
Lancaster Ave,SandiacreSK43S10/08/20122AdultI.M. Vilesvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL8ZP
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A07/07/20121AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL72D
Lancaster Ave,SandiacreSK43S30/05/20121AdultI.M. Vilesvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL5YE
Lancaster Ave,SandiacreSK43S31/07/20111AdultI.M. Vilesvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL2XY
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W30/07/20111AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPS6U
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W15/07/20112AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ2Y3
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W10/07/20111AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOTPV
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W06/08/20101AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJQ4U
Midway, Derbys.SK32A03/08/20091adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41991183

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