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– Clouded Brindle – Apamea epomidion – (Haworth, 1809)
Adult Macro:
CAT 1
– Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –
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– Uncommon / Scarce
– easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: An intense reddish-brown or dark brown brindled patterning is distinctive. The central area of the forewing being darker and forming a cross-band. The oval and kidney mark are heavily outlined dark brown.There are two “tornal” streaks at the basal area of the forewing and another streak near the trailing edge of the wing. Hind wing is a greyish-brown.
Distribution:
A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. It is a lowland species and is only sporadically recorded and most records come from areas that are adjacent too wooded Parkland and wooded Valleys. It has been recorded in the north of the county.
General Comment: None
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Forewing: 17-20mm
Last Recorded Year: 2024
First Recorded Year: 1800
Last Recorded By – Clive Ashton
Last Recorded General Area – Cromford
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1907 - 2026)
(click legend below to show/hide datasets)
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.
Changes in First and Last Recorded Activity Dates Over Time
Activity Data Range:
1907 –
2026
Earliest Appearance:
8th May (in 2024)
Latest Appearance:
13th August (in 2026)
This chart presents a time-series summary of recorded observations. It is based on available records at the time of analysis and will evolve as further data are added. The five-year moving average provides a smoothed representation of variation in recorded adult and immature activity over time, helping to illustrate longer-term trends in the earliest and latest recorded dates.
Annual record totals are shown for context; years with fewer records may provide a less complete representation of activity than years with higher recording intensity. Interpretation should consider that apparent trends may reflect both biological change and variation in recording effort.
Note: Clicking either the Adult Range.... or Immature Range... legends allows you to hide them, to show more discrete data.
Distribution Map for Apamea epomidion
Found 115 records
↳ 5 from 2026+
↳ 32 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 78 from Before 2020
↳ 5 from 2026+
↳ 32 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 78 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 – Apamea epomidion
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the map does give a general indication of the moth's distribution across the UK.
Monthly Records By Year:
Apamea epomidion
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Apamea epomidion
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Apamea epomidion
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Apamea epomidion
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Apamea epomidion
AGR: 0% | Total % Change: 0%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Apamea epomidion
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Apamea epomidion
Apamea epomidion
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 - Apamea epomidion – 115 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allestree, Derby | SK33P | 13/08/2026 | 1 | adult | Plant, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC56003186 |
| NT Kedleston Hall | SK34A | 25/06/2026 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave & Clive Ashton | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC54102823 |
| Darwin Forest | SK26X | 20/06/2026 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC53847604 |
| upper cromford garden | SK25Y | 14/06/2026 | 1 | adult | Ashton, Clive | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC53653213 |
| Sandiacre, Derbyshire | SK43T | 24/05/2026 | 1 | adult | Wood, Ann | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC53169858 |
| upper cromford garden | SK25Y | 30/06/2025 | 1 | Adult | Ashton, Clive | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42882883 |
| upper cromford garden | SK25Y | 23/06/2025 | 1 | Adult | Ashton, Clive | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42592421 |
| Chaddesden, Derby | SK33T | 21/06/2025 | 2 | Adult | Roome, Martin | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43883766 |
| upper cromford garden | SK25Y | 17/06/2025 | 1 | Adult | Ashton, Clive | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42418722 |
| Midway, Derbys. | SK32A | 12/06/2025 | 1 | Adult | Williams, Michael | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42283107 |
| Chaddesden, Derby | SK33T | 31/05/2025 | 1 | Adult | Roome, Martin | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42702839 |
| Sandiacre Garden | SK43T | 31/05/2025 | 1 | Adult | Milnes, Emily | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC48743739 |
| Chaddesden, Derby | SK33T | 27/05/2025 | 1 | Adult | Roome, Martin | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42702462 |
| Chaddesden, Derby | SK33T | 20/05/2025 | 1 | Adult | Roome, Martin | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42691209 |
| upper cromford garden | SK25Y | 02/07/2024 | 1 | Adult | Ashton, Clive | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36809022 |
| South Wood | SK31U | 27/06/2024 | 1 | Adult | Roome, Martin | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36957499 |
| Chaddesden, Derby | SK33T | 24/06/2024 | 1 | Adult | Roome, Martin | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36945659 |
| Midway, Derbys. | SK32A | 22/06/2024 | 1 | Adult | Williams, Michael | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC39954394 |
| Chaddesden, Derby | SK33T | 03/06/2024 | 1 | Adult | Roome, Martin | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36345778 |
| Chaddesden, Derby | SK33T | 08/05/2024 | 1 | Adult | Roome, Martin | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36032422 |
| Sandiacre | SK43T | 23/06/2023 | 1 | Adult | Milnes, Emily | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34377333 |
| Allestree, Derby | SK33P | 12/06/2023 | 1 | Adult | Plant, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC48296707 |
| Sandiacre | SK43T | 11/06/2023 | 1 | Adult | Milnes, Emily | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34341628 |
| Lower Cromford Garden | SK25Y | 22/06/2022 | 1 | Adult | Ashton, Clive | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35354179 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 17/06/2022 | 2 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC27845842 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 06/06/2022 | 1 | Adult | Hallam, Brian and Jean | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35166472 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 04/06/2022 | 1 | Adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC46636703 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 03/06/2022 | 1 | Adult | Hallam, Brian and Jean | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35166436 |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 03/06/2022 | 1 | Adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC46636698 |
| Allestree, Derby | SK33P | 22/05/2022 | 1 | Adult | Plant, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC47486172 |
| Long Eaton - Marlborough Road | SK43X | 18/06/2021 | 1 | Adult | Bryce, Marion | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34617776 |
| Allestree, Derby | SK33P | 14/06/2021 | 1 | Adult | Plant, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC46654065 |
| Long Eaton - Marlborough Road | SK43X | 11/06/2021 | 1 | Adult | Bryce, Marion | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34617777 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 24/06/2020 | 1 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33501131 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 13/06/2020 | 1 | Adult | Hallam, Brian and Jean | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35162705 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 25/05/2020 | 1 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33500746 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 20/05/2020 | 1 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33500709 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 21/06/2019 | 1 | Adult | Hallam, Brian and Jean | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35161291 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 17/06/2019 | 1 | Adult | Hallam, Brian and Jean | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35161266 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 25/05/2019 | 1 | Adult | Hallam, Brian and Jean | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35161056 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 08/06/2018 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34062373 |
| Whitwell Wood (centre area), Whitwell, Worksop | SK57J | 17/06/2017 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth;D. Brumbill;D.A. Clarke;D.A. Smith;K | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQJVA |
| Birch Vale | SK08I | 06/08/2016 | 1 | Adult | Hewitt, Jane | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41008035 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 18/07/2016 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34062374 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 27/06/2016 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34062375 |
| Hillside, Findern, Derby | SK33A | 23/06/2016 | 1 | Adult | Hallam, Brian | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQCM4 |
| Hillside, Findern, Derby | SK33A | 20/06/2016 | 1 | Adult | Hallam, Brian | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQCLB |
| Hillside, Findern, Derby | SK33A | 03/06/2016 | 1 | Adult | Hallam, Brian | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQ50P |
| Backgarden Marehay | SK34Z | 30/06/2015 | 1 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33505674 |
| Backgarden Marehay | SK34Z | 27/06/2015 | 1 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33505600 |
| Backgarden Marehay | SK34Z | 23/06/2015 | 1 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33505516 |
| Backgarden Marehay | SK34Z | 20/06/2015 | 1 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33505473 |
| Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33W | 06/06/2015 | 1 | Adult | I. Gardler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPYIX |
| Not given | SK25T | 03/07/2014 | 1 | Adult | Roddis, Simon | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC1142135 |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 02/07/2014 | 1 | Adult | H.C. Hayward | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQ8C6 |
| Findern, Derbyshire | SK33A | 14/06/2014 | 1 | Adult | Hallam, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40397541 |
| Wood Lane,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 06/06/2014 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OLEAS |
| Backgarden Marehay | SK34Z | 26/07/2013 | 1 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33508797 |
| The Mays,Malthouse Lane,Froggatt | SK27N | 25/07/2013 | 1 | Adult | B. Barnacle;K. Barnacle | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQCBK |
| Shirland - Hallfieldgate Lane | SK35Z | 20/07/2013 | 1 | Adult | Mahadevan, Nikki | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36879513 |
| The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, Glapwell | SK46S | 18/07/2013 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP22D |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 08/07/2013 | 1 | Adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45521881 |
| Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33W | 07/07/2013 | 1 | Adult | I. Gardler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQC2B |
| Duffield Rd, Allestree, Derby | SK34K | 07/07/2013 | 2 | Adult | P. Smith | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OLBHI |
| Backgarden Marehay | SK34Z | 04/07/2013 | 1 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33508019 |
| Backgarden Marehay | SK34Z | 25/06/2013 | 1 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33507868 |
| Lang Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33R | 17/06/2013 | 1 | Adult | M. Gash | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOU2P |
| Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33W | 24/06/2012 | 1 | Adult | I. Gardler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQHGI |
| Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33W | 10/06/2012 | 1 | Adult | I. Gardler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPM2S |
| Poolsbrook, Staveley (site not precise) | SK47G | 12/07/2011 | 1 | Adult | S. Hooke | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOW91 |
| Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33W | 27/06/2011 | 1 | Adult | I. Gardler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOY5V |
| Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33W | 03/06/2011 | 1 | Adult | I. Gardler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPN5I |
| Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33W | 29/05/2011 | 1 | Adult | I. Gardler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPBOH |
| Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33W | 27/05/2011 | 1 | Adult | I. Gardler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPD37 |
| Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33W | 21/05/2011 | 2 | Adult | I. Gardler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQAVI |
| Dronfield Woodhouse | SK37J | 21/05/2011 | 1 | Adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45417147 |
| Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33W | 17/05/2011 | 1 | Adult | I. Gardler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPBLP |
| The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale | SK26R | 13/07/2010 | 1 | Adult | Roddis, Simon | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OK4D6 |
| Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33W | 27/06/2010 | 1 | Adult | I. Gardler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKTPJ |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 26/06/2010 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKTLI |
| Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33W | 20/06/2010 | 1 | Adult | I. Gardler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKT2J |
| Dovedale | SK15K | 05/07/2009 | 1 | Adult | David Grundy;M.J. Dale | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJMGN |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 30/06/2009 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKOB0 |
| The Mays,Malthouse Lane,Froggatt | SK27N | 28/06/2009 | 1 | Adult | B. Barnacle;K. Barnacle | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPFXB |
| Kirk Hallam (meadows), Ilkeston | SK44K | 28/06/2008 | 1 | Adult | BUDWORTH, Mr D., WARD, Mr N.J., MILLAR, Mr J.C.G., | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OKCUM |
| Lancaster Ave,Sandiacre | SK43S | 06/06/2008 | 1 | Adult | I.M. Viles | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJZQA |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/07/2007 | 1 | Adult | H.C. Hayward | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPHJM |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 18/06/2007 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34676112 |
| Whitwell Wood,Whitwell,Worksop | SK57J | 01/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | C. Stubbs | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHRI8 |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 05/06/2004 | 2 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJ5H7 |
| Gallows Inn Close,Ilkeston | SK44Q | 18/06/2002 | 1 | Adult | A.D. Price | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJ2P8 |
| Ticknall Limeyards (Open area), Ticknall | SK32L | 24/06/1997 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJI17 |
| Deerlands Rd, Ashgate, Chesterfield | SK37K | 03/07/1993 | 1 | Adult | B. Elliott | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOQGW |
| Dorothy Ave, Sandiacre | SK43T | 05/06/1993 | 1 | Adult | I.M. Viles | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIWX4 |
| Deerlands Rd, Ashgate, Chesterfield | SK37K | 10/06/1990 | 2 | Adult | B. Elliott | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WQ3ZO |
| Pond House, Mapperley Res, Ilkeston | SK44G | 17/06/1989 | 6 | Adult | T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WORSP |
| Pond House, Mapperley Res, Ilkeston | SK44G | 11/07/1987 | 3 | Adult | T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP8UM |
| Calke Park Estate | SK32R | 03/07/1987 | 1 | Adult | Finch, Graham Leonard | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35105600 |
| Pond House, Mapperley Res, Ilkeston | SK44G | 27/06/1987 | 2 | Adult | T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHJQO |
| Shipley Wood, Shipley Park | SK44L | 11/06/1982 | 4 | Adult | T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIOND |
| Drummond Rd, Ilkeston | SK44R | 06/06/1982 | 1 | Adult | T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIOKV |
| Drummond Rd, Ilkeston | SK44R | 20/07/1981 | 1 | Adult | T. Duro | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHY9U |
| Askew Grove, Repton | SK32D | 30/06/1976 | 1 | Adult | D.A. Young | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIJT3 |
| Askew Grove, Repton | SK32D | 25/06/1976 | 2 | Adult | D.A. Young | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIJST |
| Askew Grove, Repton | SK32D | 09/07/1975 | 1 | Adult | D.A. Young | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP3CU |
| Ashby Rd, Melbourne | SK32X | 27/06/1974 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OIIMX |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 16/07/1932 | 1 | Adult | H.C. Hayward | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOQM4 |
| Normanton, Derby (site not precise) | SK33L | 01/07/1932 | 1 | Adult | F.R. Larkin | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WOQM1 |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 02/07/1914 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHD7I |
| Poolsbrook, Staveley (site not precise) | SK47G | 12/07/1911 | 1 | Adult | S. Hooke | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHD6U |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/07/1907 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OHD6D |
| Bretby area, Swadlincote (site not precise) | SK22W | 01/01/1885 | 1 | Adult | T. Gibbs | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WP37N |
| Barrow on Trent, Derby (site not precise) | SK32P | 01/01/1885 | 1 | Adult | G.A. Smallwood | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPQ37 |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/01/1878 | 1 | Adult | F.M. Spilsbury | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001WPZ8A |
| Repton (site not precise) | SK32B | 01/01/1800 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001OJYIA |