The late Dave Budworth (who was the CMR for Derbyshire at the time) recorded the first Blossom Underwing on 2nd April 2021 from his garden in Swadlincote. Almost 4 years to the day, and incredibly after I had mentioned to look out for this species amongst Common Quakers, Clive Ashton attracted the 2nd to his Cromford garden light trap on 3rd April 2025. A superb record of a species that is most likely expanding its range into our recording area.

