70.097 BF1764 – Common Marbled Carpet – Geometridae – Dysstroma truncata – TEST
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70.004 BF1699 – Least Carpet – Geometridae – Idaea rusticata
Least Carpet – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Idaea rusticata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded in 2023 – Probably a new species for Derbyshire – possible immigrant – This ...
70.006 BF1705 – Dwarf Cream Wave – Geometridae – Idaea fuscovenosa
Dwarf Cream Wave – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Idaea fuscovenosa – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2023 – Resident in Derbyshire but is very locally distributed and scarce being ...
70.008 BF1707 – Small Dusty Wave – Geometridae – Idaea seriata
Small Dusty Wave – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Idaea seriata – colour code • STATUS – Resident in Derbyshire and appears to be wide spread and generally common throughout the county. ID ...
70.009 BF1709 – Satin Wave – Geometridae – Idaea subsericeata
Satin Wave – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Idaea subsericeata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2023 – Resident in Derbyshire that is very rare and locally distributed. Only one ...
70.011 BF1708 – Single Dotted Wave – Geometridae – Idaea dimidiata
Single Dotted Wave – Geometridae – Sterrhinaer – Idaea dimidiata – colour code • STATUS – Resident in Derbyshire, appears to be wide spread and generally common throughout the county. ID POINTERS ...
70.012 BF1711 – Treble Brown Spot – Geometridae – Idaea trigeminata
Treble Brown Spot – Geometridae – Sterrhinaer – Idaea trigeminata – colour code • STATUS – Current status unknown possibly a vagrant – 1 record in 1980. During recent moth record verification, ...
70.013 BF1702 – Small Fan-footed Wave – Geometridae – Idaea biselata
Small Fan-footed Wave – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Idaea biselata – colour code • STATUS – Resident in Derbyshire, locally common and widely distributed. Most common at a few localities in ...
70.015 BF1712 – Small Scallop – Geometridae – Idaea emarginata
Small Scallop – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Idaea emarginata – colour code • STATUS – A resident in Derbyshire, that is scarce and very locally distributed through the Trent Valley area. ID POINTERS ...
70.016 BF1713 – Riband Wave – Geometridae – Idaea aversata
Riband Wave – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Idaea aversata – colour code • STATUS – A common resident in Derbyshire, being wide spread and the most common of the waves occurring ...
70.018 BF1715 – Plain Wave – Geometridae – Idaea straminata
Plain Wave – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Idaea straminata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded in 2023 – A species that seems to be very scarce and locally distributed ...
70.022 BF1688 – Tawny Wave – Geometridae -Scopula rubiginata
Tawny Wave – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Scopula rubiginata – colour code • STATUS – A rare vagrant with only 1 Derbyshire record in 1985 ID POINTERS – Fairly diagnostic. A reddish-brown ...
70.023 BF1689 – Mullein Wave – Geometridae – Scopula marginepunctata
Mullein Wave – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Scopula marginepunctata – colour code •• STATUS – Last recorded 8th September 2023 – A possible immigrant. First recorded in Derbyshire 1995 from Chesterfield. ...
70.024 BF1690 – Small Blood-vein – Geometridae – Scopula imitaria
Small Blood-vein – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Scopula imitaria – colour code • STATUS – Resident in Derbyshire, widespread but generally local. Where it does exist it is fairly common. May ...
70.025 BF1692 – Lesser Cream Wave – Geometridae – Scopula immutata
Lesser Cream Wave – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Scopula immutata – colour code • STATUS – Current status uncertain but thought to be uncommon and locally distributed at low density in old ...
70.026 BF1694 – Smoky Wave – Geometridae – Scopula ternata
Smoky Wave – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Scopula ternata – colour code • STATUS – Fairly common locally on the upland areas of north Derbyshire ID POINTERS – This Scopula species doesn’t show ...
70.027 BF1693 – Cream Wave – Geometridae – Scopula floslactata
Cream Wave – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Scopula floslactata – colour code • STATUS – Generally scarce and locally distributed in the county at a few locations in the Trent Valley, Derwent ...
70.029 BF1682 – Blood-vein – Geometridae – Timandra comae
Blood-vein – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Timandra comae – colour code • STATUS – A resident species being fairly common and widely distributed in lowland Derbyshire. Recorded annually but becomes progressively ...
70.031 BF1676 – The Mocha – Geometridae – Cyclophora annularia
The Mocha – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Cyclophora annularia – colour code • STATUS – Thought to be extinct in the county – 1 record in 1915 ID POINTERS – FLIGHT PERIOD – IMAGES ...
70.032 BF1677 – Birch Mocha – Geometridae – Cyclophora albipunctata
Birch Mocha – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Cyclophora albipunctata – colour code • STATUS – Most probably extinct as a Derbyshire species. Only 1 known locality has been recorded in the county. ...
70.036 BF1680 – Maiden’s Blush – Geometridae – Cyclophora punctaria
Maiden’s Blush – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Cyclophora punctaria – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024 – A resident, but one that is now rare to scarce and localised ...
70.037 BF1681 – Clay Triple-lines – Geometridae – Cyclophora linearia
Clay Triple-lines – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Cyclophora linearia – colour code • STATUS – Last reported 2024. A scarce to rare species in Derbyshire. Prior to 1985 only four records. ...
70.038 BF1716 – The Vestal – Geometridae – Rhodometra sacraria
The Vestal – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Rhodometra sacraria – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded in September 2023. A rare immigrant to Derbyshire. This specimen, trapped in Sept 2006 ...
70.040 BF173 – Lead Belle – Geometridae – Scotopteryx mucronata
Lead Belle – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Scotopteryx mucronata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, scarce and uncommon in Derbyshire. Last recorded May 2018. ID POINTERS – Confusion species is ...
70.041 BF1734 – July Belle – Geometridae – Scotopteryx luridata
July Belle – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Scotopteryx luridata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, widely distributed and fairly uncommon at a local level, but scarce to absent in ...
70.043 BF1731 – Chalk Carpet – Geometridae – Scotopteryx bipunctaria
Chalk Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Scotopteryx bipunctaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, restricted to Mountain Limestone where it is fairly common at low density. ID POINTERS – ...
70.045 BF1732 – Shaded Broad-bar – Geometridae – Scoptopteryx chenopodiata
Shaded Broad-bar – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Scoptopteryx chenopodiata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Found throughout the county but in largest numbers ...
70.046 BF1719 – Oblique Carpet – Geometridae – Orthonama vittata
Oblique Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Orthonama vittata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 29th May 2022 – A very rare moth in Derbyshire, thought to be an ...
70.047 BF1720 – The Gem – Geometridae – Orthonama obstipata
The Gem – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Orthonama obstipata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded November 2003 – A very rare immigrant to Derbyshire. This specimen was trapped in ...
70.048 BF1723 – Red Carpet – Geometridae – Xanthorhoe decoloraria
Red Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Xanthorhoe decoloraria – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded August 2022 – A resident that is uncommon and confined to the highest altitudes ...
70.049 BF1728 – Garden Carpet – Geometridae – Xanthorhoe fluctuata
Garden Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Xanthorhoe fluctuata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Sometimes found in large numbers and often ...
70.050 BF1721 – Balsam Carpet – Geometridae – Xanthorhoe biriviata
Balsam Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Xanthorhoe biriviata – colour code • STATUS – The status is uncertain and it is probably extinct or a rare vagrant. Only 1 record ...
70.051 BF1724 – Red Twin-spot Carpet – Geometridae – Xanthorhoe spadicearia
Red Twin-spot Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Xanthorhoe spadiceraria – colour code • STATUS – Last reported 2024 – A resident species that is on the decline. Small populations exist ...
70.052 BF1725 – Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet – Geometridae – Xanthorhoe ferrugata
Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Xanthorhoe ferrugata – colour code •• STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and locally uncommon throughout Derbyshire. However it is listed ...
70.053 BF1722 – Flame Carpet – Geometridae – Xanthorhoe designata
Flame Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Xanthorhoe designata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and fairly common in scattered localities throughout Derbyshire. Mainly recorded from ...
70.054 BF1727 – Silver-ground Carpet – Geometridae – Xanthorhoe montanata
Silver-ground Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Xanthorhoe montanata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Sometimes found in large numbers and often ...
70.055 BF1726 – Large Twin-spot Carpet – Geometridae – Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata
Large Twin-spot Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata – colour code • STATUS – Since the first record in 1970, the current status of this species in Derbyshire is ...
70.057 BF1735 – Ruddy Carpet – Geometridae – Catarhoe rubidata
Ruddy Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Catarhoe rubidata – colour code • STATUS – Current status is uncertain but is thought to be now extinct in the county. Only Derbyshire ...
70.059 BF1742 – Yellow Shell – Geometridae – Camptogramma bilineata
Yellow Shell – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Camptogramma bilineata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, but not generally common. It is widely distributed throughout Derbyshire and is recorded ...
70.060 BF1737 – Small Argent & Sable – Geometridae – Epirrhoe tristata
Small Argent & Sable – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Epirrhoe tristata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024 – A resident species, found on the upland moors at very few ...
70.061 BF1738 – Common Carpet – Geometridae – Epirrhoe alternata
Common Carpet – Geometridae – Larrentiinae – Epirrhoe alternata alternata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Occurs in all areas of the ...
70.063 BF1740 – Galium Carpet – Geometridae – Epirrhoe galiata
Galium Carpet – Geometridae – Larrentiinae – Epirrhoe galiata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded October 2023 – A resident species, that is locally and thinly distributed at a ...
70.064 BF1793 – Cloaked Carpet – Geometridae – Euphyia biangulata
Cloaked Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Euphyia biangulata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded July 2022 – Hathersage – First recorded in Derbyshire 9th August 2002 at Froggatt, ...
70.066 BF1746 – Shoulder Stripe – Geometridae – Anticlea badiata
Shoulder Stripe – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Anticlea badiata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, but locally common. It is widely distributed throughout Derbyshire and is fairly common ...
70.067 BF1747 – The Streamer – Geometridae – Anticlea derivata
The Streamer – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Anticlea derivata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, generally uncommon and local in its distribution in Derbyshire. It is mainly found ...
70.068 BF1748 – Beautiful Carpet – Geometridae – Mesoleuca albicillata
Beautiful Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Mesoleuca albicillata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, that is locally rare in Derbyshire. It is mainly found at scattered sites ...
70.069 BF1749 – Dark Spinach – Geometridae – Pelurga comitata
Dark Spinach – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Pelurga comitata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, that is locally rare in Derbyshire. It is mainly found at scattered sites in ...
70.070 BF1745 – The Mallow – Geometridae – Larentia clavaria
The Mallow – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Larentia clavaria – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2021 – A resident species, that is scarce but widely distributed across the south of ...
70.071 BF1743 – Yellow-ringed Carpet – Geometridae – Entephria flavicinctata
Yellow-ringed Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Entephria flavicinctata – colour code • STATUS – A former resident but now considered extinct in the county. Two specimens were caught in Dovedale in ...
70.072 BF1744 – Grey Mountain Carpet – Geometridae – Entephria caesiata
Grey Mountain Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Entephria caesiata – colour code • STATUS – Widely distributed on the upland moors of Derbyshire, where it is said to be locally fairly ...
70.074 BF1777 – July Highflyer – Geometridae – Hydriomena furcata
July Highflyer – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Hydriomena furcata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is locally uncommon and widely distributed in the county. Highest numbers seem ...
70.075 BF1778 – May Highflyer – Geometridae – Hydriomena impluviata
May Highflyer – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Hydriomena impluviata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is locally uncommon but widely distributed in the county. It is a ...
70.076 BF1779 – Ruddy Highflyer – Geometridae – Hydriomena ruberata
Ruddy Highflyer – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Hydriomena ruberata – colour coded • STATUS – Current status unknown but very few records, indicating it is either rare or under recorded. Plenty of ...
70.077 BF1767 – Pine Carpet – Geometridae – Pennithera firmata
Pine Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Pennithera firmata – colour code • STATUS – Latest records from Middleton-by-Youlgrave – 9/9/2021 & 1/9/2023 – Current status unknown. Assumed common where there ...
70.079 BF1769 – Spruce Carpet – Geometridae – Thera britannica
Spruce Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Thera britannica – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that was only first recorded in Derbyshire in 1991. By 1997 it had ...
70.081 BF1768 – Grey Pine Carpet – Geometridae – Thera obeliscata
Grey Pine Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Thera obeliscata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Most records come ...
70.082 BF1771 – Juniper Carpet – Geometridae – Thera juniperata
Juniper Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Thera juniperata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is locally distributed and in 1986 documented as uncommon. In 2008 documented ...
70.083 BF1771a – Cypress Carpet – Geometridae – Thera cupressata
Cypress Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Thera cupressata – colour code • • STATUS – Last recorded June 2020 – No previous records. The first county record, of this resident ...
70.084 BF1766 – Blue-bordered Carpet – Geometridae – Plemyria rubiginata
Blue-bordered Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Plemyria rubiginata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024. A resident species that is very uncommon and has a local distribution in ...
70.085 BF1765 – Barred Yellow – Geometridae – Cidaria fulvata
Barred Yellow – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Cidaria fulvata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is not common but widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Found mainly in southern ...
70.086 BF1773 – Broken-barred Carpet – Geometridae – Electrophaes corylata
Broken-barred Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Electrophaes corylata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is locally common and widely distributed in well wooded sites in the ...
70.087 BF1752 – Purple Bar – Geometridae – Cosmorhoe ocellata
Purple Bar – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Cosmorhoe ocellata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, that is widely distributed but generally uncommon in Derbyshire. It is mainly found ...
70.089 BF1754 – The Phoenix – Geometridae – Eulithis prunata
The Phoenix – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eulithis prunata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024 – A resident species, widely distributed but generally uncommon in Derbyshire. It is mainly ...
70.090 BF1755 – The Chevron – Geometridae – Eulithis testata
The Chevron – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eulithis testata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, widely distributed and locally common on the upland moors in Derbyshire, where it ...
70.091 BF1756 – Northern Spinach – Geometridae – Eulithis populata
Northern Spinach – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eulithis populata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, that is locally distributed, in Derbyshire. It has been recorded in all areas ...
70.092 BF1757 – The Spinach – Geometridae – Eulithis mellinata
The Spinach – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eulithis mellinata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, that is widely distributed but generally uncommon in Derbyshire. It is mainly found ...
70.093 BF1758 – Barred Straw – Geometridae – Eulithis pyraliata
Barred Straw – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eulithis pyraliata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. It inhabits all areas ...
70.094 BF759 – Small Phoenix – Geometridae – Ecliptolpera silaceata
Small Phoenix – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Ecliptopera silaceata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, that is found throughout the county. It is most common on the coal ...
70.095 BF1760 – Red-green Carpet – Geometridae – Chloroclysta siterata
Red-green Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Chloroclysta siterata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species with regular records since 1991-93. Since 1998 recorded as common with a good ...
70.096 BF1761 – Autumn Green Carpet – Geometridae – Chloroclysta miata
Autumn Green Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Chloroclysta miata – colour code • STATUS – Recorded in 2023 – A resident species which is locally distributed and generally uncommon in ...
70.097 BF1764 – Common Marbled Carpet – Geometridae – Dysstroma truncata
Common Marbled Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Dysstroma truncata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. ID POINTERS – Can be ...
70.098 BF1762 – Dark Marbled Carpet – Geometridae – Chloroclysta citrata
Dark Marbled Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Chloroclysta citrata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is not uncommon in local woodlands. The moth is well distributed ...
70.099 BF1774 – Beech-green Carpet – Geometridae – Colostygia olivata
Beech-green Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Colostygia olivata – colour code • STATUS – A former resident species that is now thought to be extinct in the county. 1 record ...
70.100 BF1776 – Green Carpet – Geometridae – Colostygia pectinararia
Green Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Colostygia pectinataria – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is locally common and widely distributed in the county. Highest numbers seem ...
70.101 BF1775 – Mottled Grey – Geometridae – Colostygia multistrigaria
Mottled Grey – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Colostygia multistrigaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is locally common and widely distributed and abundant in some parts of Derbyshire. ...
70.102 BF1753 – Geometridae – Striped Twin-spot Carpet – Coenotephria salicata
Striped Twin-spot Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Coenotephria salicata – colour code • STATUS – Locally common near Edale, and small colonies elsewhere in the Peak District moorland areas. Absent ...
70.103 BF1750 – Water Carpet – Geometridae – Lampropteryx suffumata
Water Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Lampropteryx suffumata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, that is locally distributed and uncommon in Derbyshire. It is mainly found at ...
70.104 BF1751 – Devon Carpet – Geometridae – Lampropteryx otregiata
Devon Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Lampropteryx otregiata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded August 2024. The first record was one specimen in 1984 from a wood near ...
70.105 BF1800 – Northern Winter Moth – Geometridae – Operophtera fagata
Northern Winter Moth – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Operophtera fagata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common in Derbyshire. Found in all areas of the county, ...
70.106 BF1799 – Winter Moth – Geometridae – Operophtera brumata
Winter Moth – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Operophtera brumata – colour code • STATUS – A resident and present in all areas of Derbyshire. Common by woodlands and hedgerows. ID POINTERS – ...
70.107 BF1795 – November Moth – Geometridae – Epirrita dilutata
November Moth – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Epirrita dilutata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and well distributed throughout the county. Can be very common locally. ID POINTERS ...
70.108 BF1796 – Pale November Moth – Geometridae – Epirrita christyi
Pale November Moth – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Epirrita christyi – colour code • STATUS – The first positive Derbyshire record was identified on genitalia examination on 23rd September 2006 by ...
70.109 BF1797 – Autumnal Moth – Geometridae – Epirrita autumnata
Autumnal Moth – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Epirrita autumnata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally distributed and relatively uncommon. Probably due to the group of Epirritas ...
70.110 BF1798 – Small Autumnal Moth – Geometridae – Epirrita filigrammaria
Small Autumnal Moth – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Epirrita filigrammaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in upland areas of Derbyshire. The ...
70.111 BF1875 – Small White Wave – Geometridae – Asthena albulata
Small White Wave – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Asthena albulata – colour code • STATUS – An uncommon and locally distributed species in Derbyshire. Favours hazel scrub growing on the sides of limestone ...
70.112 BF1874 – Dingy Shell – Geometridae – Euchoeca nebulata
Dingy Shell – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Euchoeca nebulata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. It seems to be getting very ...
70.113 BF1877 – Waved Carpet – Geometridae – Hydrelia sylvata
Waved Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Hydrelia sylvata – colour code • STATUS – A former resident that is now thought to be extinct in the county. Last records 1915 & 1931. ID ...
70.114 BF1876 – Small Yellow Wave – Geometridae – Hydrelia flammeolaria
Small Yellow Wave – Gemoetridae – Larentiinae – Hydrelia flammeolaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is very scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire. The moth seems ...
70.115 BF1873 – Welsh Wave – Geometridae – Venusia cambrica
Welsh Wave – Gemoetridae – Larentiinae – Venusia cambrica – colour code • STATUS – Latest record 2023 – A resident that is fairly common in the woodlands of the upland ...
70.116 BF1872 – Blomer’s Rivulet – Geometridae – Venusia blomeri
Blomer’s Rivulet – Gemoetridae – Larentiinae – Venusia blomeri – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024 – Rare and local in Derbyshire being known only from a few sites ...
70.118 BF1791 – Brown Scallop- Geometridae – Philereme vetulata
Brown Scallop – Gemoetridae – Larentiinae – Philereme vetulata – colour code • STATUS – Added to the county list in 1986. Uncommon and locally distributed. One trapped in a Sandiacre ...
70.119 BF1792 – Dark Umber – Geometridae – Philereme transversata
Dark Umber – Gemoetridae – Larentiinae – Philereme transversata – colour code • STATUS – Uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Primarily found in the Carboniferous Limestone Dales. ID POINTERS – Usually a dark ...
70.120 BF1787 – Argent & Sable – Geometridae – Rheumaptera hastata
Argent & Sable – Gemoetridae – Larentiinae – Rheumaptera hastata – colour code • STATUS – A resident with a very restricted distribution in Derbyshire, being known only from a handful of ...
70.121 BF1789 – Scallop Shell – Geometridae – Hydria undulata
Scallop Shell – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Hydria undulata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded June 2024 – A resident but locally distributed and scarce in the county. First recorded in ...
70.122 BF1788 – Scarce Tissue – Geometridae – Hydria cervinalis
Scarce Tissue – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Hydria cervinalis – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2014 – Locally distributed and appears to be a rare species now, with very few ...
70.123 BF1790 – The Tissue – Geometridae – Triphosa dubitata
The Tissue – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Triphosa dubitata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024 – A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in north-west Derbyshire. Mainly recorded, ...
70.126 BF1781 – Small Waved Umber – Geometridae – Horisme vitalbata
Small Waved Umber – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Horisme vitalbata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded June 2022. Locally uncommon – One known locality in Derbyshire, from 1986 – a ...
70.127 BF1782 – The Fern – Geometridae – Horisme tersata
The Fern – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Horisme tersata – colour code • STATUS: Very rare and locally distributed in Derbyshire – probably only known from one locality. ID POINTERS – FLIGHT PERIOD – ...
70.128 BF1784 – Pretty Chalk Carpet – Geometridae – Melanthia procellata
Pretty Chalk Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Melanthia procellata – colour code • STATUS: Latest record away from the known recording site – June 20th 2023 – There is only ...
70.129 BF1863 – Dentated Pug – Geometridae – Anticollix sparsata
Dentated Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Anticollix sparsata – colour code • STATUS – A local and Nationally Scarce species – Believed to be extinct in Derbyshire – 1 record ...
70.130 BF1870 – Chimney Sweeper – Geometridae – Odezia atrata
Chimney Sweeper – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Odezia atrata – colour code • STATUS – Widely distributed and locally common, in the Trent valley and especially in the limestone areas of ...
70.131 BF1809 – Twin-spot Carpet – Geometridae – Mesotype didymata
Twin-spot Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Mesotype didymata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Most frequent in the upland ...
70.132 BF1802 – Rivulet – Geometridae – Perizoma affinitata
Rivulet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Perizoma affinitata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found in all areas, favouring primary ...
70.133 BF1803 – Small Rivulet – Geometridae – Perizoma alchemillata
Small Rivulet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Perizoma alchemillata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. The highest numbers are found ...
70.134 BF1804 – Barred Rivulet – Geometridae – Perizoma bifaciata
Barred Rivulet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Perizoma bifaciata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally rare, possible a vagrant, in Derbyshire. Only 2 records – 1980 ...
70.137 BF1807 – Grass Rivulet – Geometridae – Perizoma albulata
Grass Rivulet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Perizoma albulata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally distributed and uncommon in Derbyshire. Most colonies have disappeared due to ...
70.138 BF1808 – Sandy Carpet – Geometridae – Perizoma flavofasciata
Sandy Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Perizoma flavofasciata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is local and can be common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. It is ...
70.139 BF1801 – Barred Carpet – Geometridae – Perizoma taeniata
Barred Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Perizoma taeniata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is extremely rare in Derbyshire and only found from only one maybe two ...
70.141 BF1862 – Double-striped Pug – Geometridae – Gymnoscellis rufifasciata
Double-striped Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Gymnoscellis rufifasciata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is locally distributed and generally uncommon throughout Derbyshire. Seems to be well ...
70.142 BF1858 – V Pug – Geometridae – Chloroclystis v-ata
V Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Chloroclystis v-ata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, widely distributed but generally uncommon throughout Derbyshire. Recorded in small numbers each year. ID ...
70.143 BF1859 – Sloe Pug – Geometridae – Pasiphila chloerata
Sloe Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Pasiphila chloerata – colour code • STATUS – Latest record – July 2023, Cromford, is probably the first record in a number of years ...
70.144 BF1860 – Green Pug – Geometridae – Pasiphila rectangulata
Green Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Pasiphila rectangulata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is fairly common and well distributed throughout Derbyshire. ID POINTERS – This pug ...
70.145 BF1861 – Bilberry Pug – Geometridae – Larentinae – Pasiphila debiliata
Bilberry Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Pasiphila debiliata – colour code • STATUS – Latest record July 2024 – A new species for the county, with 2 specimens netted during ...
70.146 BF1813 – Haworth’s Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia haworthiata
Haworth’s Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia haworthiata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded Findern July 2021. A resident but locally distributed and uncommon in Derbyshire. It was ...
70.147 BF1811 – Slender Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia tenuiata
Slender Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia tenuiata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2023 – A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Very few ...
70.148 BF1812 – Maple Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia inturbata
Maple Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia inturbata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 10th August 2023. A nationally local species and current status in Derbyshire is probably ...
70.150 BF1816 – Toadflax Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia linariata
Toadflax Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia linariata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally distributed and uncommon. ID POINTERS – Similar to Foxglove Pug, this species ...
70.151 BF1817 – Foxglove Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia pulchellata
Foxglove Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia pulchellata – colour code • STATUS – A resident but locally common species and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. The main populations are located ...
70.153 BF1814 – Lead-coloured Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia plumbeolata
Lead-coloured Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia plumbeolata – colour code • STATUS – Thought to be extinct in the county. Food plant is Common Cow Wheat so a lack ...
70.154 BF1822 – Marsh Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia pygmaeata
Marsh Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia pygmaeata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Has only been recorded from a few ...
70.155 BF1823 – Netted Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia venosata
Netted Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia venosata – colour code • STATUS – Uncommon and very locally distributed in small populations. During period 2013 – 2019 only three reported ...
70.156 BF1852 – Brindled Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia abbreviata
Brindled Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia abbreviata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species found throughout Derbyshire. Although widely distributed it is general and locally not uncommon. ...
70.157 BF1853 – Oak-tree Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia dodoneata
Oak-tree Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia dodoneata – colour code • STATUS – Added to the county list in 1973 – A resident that is scarce and locally distributed. ID ...
70.158 BF1854 – Juniper Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia pusillata
Juniper Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia pusillata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species widely distributed and locally common throughout Derbyshire. Predominantly located in parks and gardens ...
70.159 BF1855 – Cypress Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia phoeniceata
Cypress Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia phoeniceata – colour code •• STATUS – Latest record 2024 – A new species for Derbyshire, when an individual was recorded from an ...
70.160 BF1835 – White-spotted Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia tripunctaria
White-spotted Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia tripunctaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident and widely distributed species that is not uncommon in Derbyshire. More abundant in the ...
70.161 BF1851 – Golden-rod Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia virgaureata
Golden-rod Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia virgaureata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed across Derbyshire and is not uncommon. Most examples are of ...
70.162 BF1857 – Dwarf Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia tantillaria
Dwarf Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia tantillaria – colour code • STATUS – Locally uncommon to rare, usually encountered near or in coniferous plantations across the county. ID POINTERS – ...
70.163 BF1856 – Larch Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia lariciata
Larch Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia lariciata – colour code • STATUS – Uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Very few county records of this species. Last recorded in ...
70.164 BF1824 – Pauper (Fletcher’s) Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia egenaria
Pauper (Fletcher’s) Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia egenaria – colour code • STATUS – Latest record 2024 – First recorded in Derbyshire 27.5.2002 at Matlock, then several recorded from ...
70.165 BF1845 – Pimpinel Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia pimpinellata
Pimpinel Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia pimpinellata – colour code • STATUS – Current status appears to be rare to uncommon and locally distributed, being restricted to the Carboniferous ...
70.166 BF1842 – Plain Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia simpliciata
Plain Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia simpliciata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024 – A resident species that is scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Found ...
70.168 BF1846 – Narrow-winged Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia nanata
Narrow-winged Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia nanata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed across the moorlands of Derbyshire, favours heather which is the food ...
70.169 BF1848 – Angle-barred Pug (Ash Pug) – Geometridae – Eupithecia innotata f. fraxinata
Angle-barred Pug (Ash Pug) – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia innotata form fraxinata. – colour code • STATUS – No longer regarded as a separate species but a form of Angle-barred Pug. ...
70.171 BF1844 – Ochreous Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia indigata
Ochreous Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia indigata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024. A resident that is very scarce and locally distributed in the county. ID POINTERS ...
70.172 BF1843 – Thyme Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia distinctaria
Thyme Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia distinctaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is scarce to locally common in the limestone dales. Possibly under recorded. ID POINTERS ...
70.173 BF1825 – Lime-speck Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia centaureata
Lime-speck Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupitheica centaureata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is locally common and widespread throughout Derbyshire. Generally recorded from the south ...
70.175 BF1826 – Triple-spotted Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia trisignaria
Triple-spotted Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia trisignaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident that has become very scarce in fact rare, with very few records in recent ...
70.176 BF1827 – Freyer’s Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia intricata
Freyer’s Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia intricata – colour code • STATUS – A resident in Derbyshire and a species which seems to have increased in distribution, following the first ...
70.177 BF1828 – Satyr Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia satyrata
Satyr Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia satyrata – colour code • STATUS – Last Recorded June 2024 – Uncertain and probably a very rare species in the county. One ...
70.179 BF1830 – Wormwood Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia absinthiata
Wormwood Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia absinthiata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species and widely distributed and locally common throughout Derbyshire. Recorded from all areas of ...
70.181 BF1821 – Valerian Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia valerianata
Valerian Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia valerianata – colour code • STATUS – Uncertain and probably uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire.. Recent record is of one trapped at ...
70.182 BF1832 – Currant Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia assimilata
Currant Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia assimilata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and locally common throughout Derbyshire. Recorded from all areas of ...
70.183 BF1834 – Common Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia vulgata
Common Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia vulgata – colour code • STATUS – A resident and widely distributed species, that is locally common in Derbyshire. Largest numbers have been ...
70.184 BF1819 – Mottled Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia exiguata
Mottled Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia exiguata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Has been recorded from all areas except the ...
70.187 BF1838 – Tawny Speckled Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia icterata
Tawny Speckled Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia icterata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species widely distributed and generally locally common throughout Derbyshire. Greatest densities are found ...
70.188 BF1839 – Bordered Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia succenturiata
Bordered Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia succenturiata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is fairly common locally in lowland areas of Derbyshire. Absent from the ...
70.190 BF1837 – Grey Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia subfuscata
Grey Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia subfuscata – colour code • STATUS – A resident and widely distributed species that is not uncommon across Derbyshire. Probably under recorded as ...
70.191 BF1866 – Manchester Treble-bar – Geometridae – Carsia sororiata
Manchester Treble-bar – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Carsia sororiata – colour code • STATUS – No longer present in the county – 1 record from 1889. ID POINTERS – FLIGHT PERIOD – IMAGES – ...
70.192 BF1867 – Treble-bar – Geometridae – Aplocera plagiata
Treble-bar – Geometridae Larentiinae – Aplocera plagiata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is generally uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Most frequently found in the dales ...
70.193 BF1868 – Lesser Treble-bar – Geometridae – Aplocera efformata
Lesser Treble-bar – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Aplocera efformat – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 8/8/2024 – Cromford – A resident species that has become locally scarce, with most ...
70.195 BF1864 – The Streak – Geometridae – Chesias legatella
The Streak – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Chesias legatella – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded October 2023 – A resident may be widely distributed but local, where the larval food ...
70.198 BF1879 – The Seraphim – Geometridae – Lobophora halterata
The Seraphim – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Lobophora halterata – colour code • STATUS – A very localised species that is thinly distributed in Derbyshire. Favours ancient woodland sites where Aspen grows. ...
70.200 BF1883 – Yellow-barred Brindle – Geometridae – Acasis viretata
Yellow-barred Brindle – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Acasis viretata – colour code • STATUS – Added to the county list in 1973. In 1983 reported as very scarce and local throughout Derbyshire. ...
70.202 BF1881 – Early Tooth-striped – Geometridae – Trichopteryx carpinata
Early Tooth-striped – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Trichopteryx carpinata – colour code • STATUS – A woodland species only added to the county list in 1990. Now regarded as a common moth ...
70.203 BF1661 – Orange Underwing – Geometridae – Archiearis parthenias
Orange Underwing – Geometridae – Archiearinae – Archiearis parthenias – colour code • STATUS – A beautiful spring moth that is widely distributed in Derbyshire and locally common wherever there are ...
70.205 BF1884 – The Magpie – Geometridae – Abraxas grossulariata
The Magpie – Geometridae – Ennominae – Abraxas grossulariata – colour code • STATUS – Has become scarce to uncommon in recent years. A species that was once locally common and ...
70.206 BF1885 – Clouded Magpie – Geometridae – Abraxas sylvata
Clouded Magpie – Geometridae – Ennominae – Abraxas sylvata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that has become scarce and uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Favours woodland areas ...
70.207 BF1887 – Clouded Border – Geometridae – Lomaspilis marginata
Clouded Border – Geometridae – Ennominae – Lomaspilis marginata – colour code • STATUS – Widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. The main populations are associated with river valleys, amongst ...
70.208 BF1888 – Scorched Carpet – Geometridae – Ligdia adustata
Scorched Carpet – Geometridae – Ennominae – Ligdia adustata – colour code • STATUS – Latest record August 2024. A resident that is scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire. ID POINTERS – Fairly ...
70.211 BF1889 – The Peacock Moth – Geometridae – Macaria notata
The Peacock Moth – Geometridae – Ennominae – Macaria notata – colour code • STATUS – Extremely rare and current status unknown- Latest record is of one recorded at Stonebroom on 15th ...
70.214 BF1893 – Tawny-barred Angle – Geometridae – Macaria liturata
Tawny-barred Angle – Geometridae – Ennominae – Macaria liturata – colour code • STATUS – Widely distributed and locally, fairly uncommon in Derbyshire. In recent years has become more common due ...
70.215 BF1897 – V Moth – Geometridae – Macaria wauaria
V Moth – Geometridae – Ennominae – Macaria wauaria – colour code • STATUS – Generally uncommon in Derbyshire, despite being recorded from all areas of the county. Associated with allotments and ...
70.217 BF1896 – Rannoch Looper – Geometridae – Macaria brunneata
Rannoch Looper – Geometridae – Ennominae – Macaria brunneata – colour code •• STATUS – As the name suggests this species is confined to the woodland areas of central Scotland. However it ...
70.218 BF1894 – Latticed Heath – Geometridae – Chiasmia clathrata
Latticed Heath – Geometridae – Ennominae – Chiasmia clathrata – colour code • STATUS – Although recorded from most area of Derbyshire, it is relatively uncommon and localised. The south of ...
70.221 BF1901 – Little Thorn – Geometridae – Cepphis advenaria
Little Thorn – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Cepphis advenaria – colour code • STATUS – Probably extinct in Derbyshire – last recorded in 1922 ID POINTERS – FLIGHT PERIOD – IMAGES – NO IMAGES
70.222 BF1902 – Brown Silver-line – Geometridae – Petrophora chlorosata
Brown Silver-line – Geometridae – Ennominae – Petrophora chlorosata – colour code • STATUS – Widely distributed and locally abundant.Occurs in all areas of the county and is particularly associated with woodlands ...
70.223 BF1903 – Barred Umber – Geometridae – Plagodis pulveraria
Barred Umber – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Plagodis pulveraria – colour code • • STATUS – Current status uncertain – either a rare resident or a vagrant. Last record 2008 ID POINTERS – ...
70.224 BF1904 – Scorched Wing – Geometridae – Plagodis dolabraria
Scorched Wing – Geometriae – Ennominae – Plagodis dolabraria – colour code • STATUS – A very attractive species but is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Most populations are found ...
70.226 BF1906 – Brimstone Moth – Geometridae – Opisthograptis luteolata
Brimstone Moth – Geometridae – Ennominae – Opisthograptis luteolata – colour code • STATUS – Resident, common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Largest populations are found in suburban areas. ID POINTERS – A ...
70.227 BF1907 – Bordered Beauty – Geometridae – Epione repandaria
Bordered Beauty – Geometridae – Ennominae – Epione repandaria – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded – July 2024 – A resident but scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Restricted ...
70.229 BF1909 – Speckled Yellow – Geometridae – Pseudopanthera macularia
Speckled Yellow – Geometridae – Ennominae – Pseudopanthera macularia – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Restricted to the Carboniferous Limestone region, ...
70.230 BF1924 – Orange Moth – Geometridae – Angerona prunaria
Orange Moth – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Angerona prunaria – colour code • STATUS – Current status uncertain – most probably a vagrant. Last record 1955 ID POINTERS – FLIGHT PERIOD – IMAGES – ...
70.231 BF1910 – Lilac Beauty – Geometridae – Apeira syringaria
Lilac Beauty – Geometridae – Ennominae – Apeira syringaria – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024 – Resident widely distributed but generally uncommon in Derbyshire. Restricted to the south ...
70.232 BF1911 – Large Thorn – Geometridae – Ennomos autumnaria
Large Thorn – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Ennomos autumnaria – colour code • STATUS – Uncertain – Very rare – first record 2004 from Shipley ID POINTERS – FLIGHT PERIOD – IMAGES – NO IMAGES
70.233 BF1912 – August Thorn – Geometridae – Ennomos quercinaria
August Thorn – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Ennomos quercinaria – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded August 2024. A resident that is locally distributed and very scarce in Derbyshire. Easily confused ...
70.234 BF1913 – Canary-shouldered Thorn – Geometridae – Ennomos alniaria
Canary-shouldered Thorn – Geometridae – Ennominae – Ennomos alniaria – colour code • STATUS – Locally common and well distributed throughout Derbyshire. The largest populations are found in the southern lowlands of ...
70.235 BF1914 – Dusky Thorn – Geometridae – Ennomos fuscantaria
Dusky Thorn – Geometridae – Ennominae – Ennomos fuscantaria – colour code • • STATUS – A red data species since 2002. Locally common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. The largest densities ...
70.236 BF1915 – September Thorn – Geometridae – Ennomos erosaria
September Thorn – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Ennomos erosaria – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded September 2024 – A resident that is locally distributed and uncommon in Derbyshire. Restricted to the ...
70.237 BF1917 – Early Thorn – Geometridae – Selenia dentaria
Early Thorn – Geometridae – Ennominae – Selenia dentaria – colour code • STATUS – Common and widely spread throughout Derbyshire. More so in the south and east and is the most ...
70.238 BF1918 – Lunar Thorn – Geometridae – Selenia lunularia
Lunar Thorn – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Selenia lunularia – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2022 – A resident that is generally scarce to rare. Recorded very sporadically. ID POINTERS – ...
70.239 BF1919 – Purple Thorn – Geometridae – Selenia tetralunaria
Purple Thorn – Geometridae – Ennominae – Selenia tetralunaria – colour code • STATUS – Uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Found almost exclusively in the south of the county. At ...
70.240 BF1920 – Scalloped Hazel – Geometridae – Odontopera bidentata
Scalloped Hazel – Geometridae – Ennominae – Odontopera bidentata – colour code • STATUS – Generally common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. More so in the south of the county where highest ...
70.241 BF1921 – Scalloped Oak – Geometridae – Crocallis elinguaria
Scalloped Oak – Geometridae – Ennominae – Crocalis elinguaria – colour code • STATUS – Resident, common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Largest densities are found in the lowland areas of the ...
70.243 BF1922 – Swallow-tailed Moth – Geometridae – Ourapteryx sambucaria
Swallow-tailed Moth – Geometridae – Ennominae – Ourapteryx sambucaria – colour code • STATUS – Widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Present in most areas of the county but most frequently ...
70.244 BF1923 – Feathered Thorn – Geometridae – Colotois pennaria
Feathered Thorn – Geometridae – Ennominae – Colotois pennaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is fairly common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Numbers are fairly even north to ...
70.245 BF1663 – March Moth – Geometridae – Alsophila aescularia
March Moth – Geometridae – Ennominae – Alsophila aescularia – colour code • STATUS – A resident, widely distributed and generally common throughout Derbyshire. ID POINTERS – As the name suggests, this ...
70.246 BF1925 – Small Brindled Beauty – Geometridae – Apocheima hispidaria
Small Brindled Beauty – Geometridae – Ennominae – Apocheima hispidaria – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2010. The first record for over 100 years in Derbyshire was trapped at ...
70.247 BF1926 – Pale Brindled Beauty – Geometridae – Phigalia pilosaria
Pale Brindled Beauty – Geometridae – Ennominae – Phigalia pilosaria – colour code • STATUS – Throughout Derbyshire this moth is locally common and well distributed. Present in highest densities in remnants ...
70.248 BF1927 – Brindled Beauty – Geometridae – Lycia hirtaria
Brindled Beauty – Geometridae – Ennominae – Lycia hirtaria – colour code • STATUS – This species is locally common in lowland areas but widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. The first record for ...
70.251 BF1930 – Oak Beauty – Geometridae – Biston strataria
Oak Beauty – Geometridae – Ennominae – Biston strataria – colour code • STATUS – A resident but generally uncommon moth, with a localised distribution in Derbyshire. Prefers old woodland in the ...
70.252 BF1931 – Peppered Moth – Geometridae – Biston betularia
Peppered Moth – Gemoetridae – Ennominae – Biston betularia – colour code • STATUS – A resident, widely distributed and fairly common throughout Derbyshire, especially in the Trent Valley and coal measures. ...
70.253 BF1932 – Spring Usher – Geometridae – Agriopis leucophaearia
Spring Usher – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Agriopis leucophaeria – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally distributed but fairly common in old woodlands in Derbyshire. ID POINTERS – The ...
70.254 BF1933 – Scarce Umber – Geometridae – Agriopis aurantiaria
Scarce Umber – Geometridae – Ennominae – Agriopis aurantiaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Favours woodland throughout the county, especially ...
70.255 BF1934 – Dotted Border – Geometridae – Agriopis marginaria
Dotted Border – Geometridae – Ennominae – Agriopis marginaria – colour code • STATUS – Resident, generally locally common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Favours old woodland and areas where there are ...
70.256 BF1935 – Mottled Umber – Geometridae – Erannis defoliaria
Mottled Umber – Geometridae – Ennominae – Erannis defoliaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident species in Derbyshire that is common and widely distributed. Favours woodland and hedgerows in all ...
70.257 BF1936 – Waved Umber – Geometridae – Menophra abruptaria
Waved Umber – Geometridae – Ennominae – Menophra abruptaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident species in Derbyshire but seems to be uncommon and thinly distributed, being confined mainly ...
70.258 BF1937 – Willow Beauty – Geometridae – Peribatodes rhomboidaria
Willow Beauty – Geometridae – Ennominae – Peribatodea rhomboidaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident and common species that is widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Little colour variation throughout the county. ID ...
70.264 BF1940 – Satin Beauty – Geometridae – Deileptenia ribeata
Satin Beauty – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Deileptenia ribeata – colour code • STATUS – Very rare and few records in a year. Last recorded in Derbyshire in 2023 – In 1986 ...
70.265 BF1941 – Mottled Beauty – Geometridae – Alcis repandata
Mottled Beauty – Geometridae – Ennominae – Alcis repandata – colour code • STATUS – Resident, fairly common locally and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Largest populations found in the southern lowlands of ...
70.268 BF1944 – Pale Oak Beauty – Geometridae – Hypomecis punctinalis
Pale Oak Beauty – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Hypomecis puctinalis – colour code • STATUS – Uncertain, but very rare, first recorded in Derbyshire in 1992. One attracted to a garden light ...
70.270 BF1947 – Engrailed – Geometridae – Ectropis crepuscularia
Engrailed – Geometridae – Ennominae – Ectropis crepuscularia – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widespread throughout Derbyshire. It is only common in a few well ...
70.272 BF1949 – Square Spot – Geometridae – Paradarisa consonaria
Square Spot – Geometridae – Ennominae – Paradarisa consonaria – colour code • STATUS – This species prefers woodland habitat, and is locally distributed in the south of England, Wales and ...
70.273 BF1950 – Brindled White Spot – Geometridae – Parectropis similaria
Brindled White Spot – Geometridae – Ennominae – Parectropis similaria – colour code • STATUS – A new species for the county. One trapped at Roliston Forest Centre Moth event on ...
70.274 BF1951 – Grey Birch – Geometridae – Aethalura punctulata
Grey Birch – Geometridae – Ennominae – Aethalura puntulata – colour code • STATUS – Resident, widely distributed and fairly common but local in lowland Derbyshire. It is most common in ancient ...
70.275 BF1952 – Common Heath – Geometridae – Ematurga atomaria
Common Heath – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Ematurga atomaria – colour code • STATUS – A common species inhabiting the moorland areas throughout North Derbyshire, where it can be locally abundant. ID POINTERS ...
70.276 BF1954 – Bordered White – Geometridae – Bupalus piniaria
Bordered White – Geometridae – Ennominae – Bupalus piniaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally abundant and widespread throughout Derbyshire, especially where there are large areas of ...
70.277 BF1955 – Common White Wave – Geometridae – Cabera pusaria
Common White Wave – Geometridae – Ennominae – Cabera pusaria – colour code • STATUS – Resident, widely distributed in Derbyshire and locally common, especially in birch woodland, with greatest numbers from ...
70.278 BF1956 – Common Wave – Geometridae – Cabera exanthemata
Common Wave – Geometridae – Ennominae – Cabera exanthemata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that although widely distributed in Derbyshire, is generally uncommon. It may be under recorded due ...
70.279 BF1957 – White-pinion Spotted – Geometridae – Lamographa bimaculata
White-pinion Spotted – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Lamographa bimaculata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire. First recorded in 1985 ID POINTERS – ...
70.280 BF1958 – Clouded Silver – Geometridae – Lomographa temerata
Clouded Silver – Geometridae – Ennominae – Lomographa temerata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and locally, fairly common throughout Derbyshire. The central and southern regions ...
70.282 BF1960 – Early Moth – Geometridae – Theria primaria
Early Moth – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Theria primaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. The greatest densities from south and ...
70.283 BF1961 – Light Emerald – Geometridae – Campaea margaritaria
Light Emerald – Geometridae – Ennominae – Campaea margaritaria – colour code • STATUS – An attractive resident that is common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Present in all areas of the ...
70.284 BF1962 – Barred Red – Geometridae – Hylaea fasciaria
Barred Red – Geometridae – Ennominae – Hylaea fasciaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is generally uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. It is generally well established in ...
70.287 BF1964 – The Annulet – Geometridae – Charissa obscurata
The Annulet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Charissa obscurata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Seems to be confined to the Carboniferous ...
70.288 BF1945 – Brussels Lace – Geometridae – Cleorodes lichenaria
Brussels Lace – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Cleorodes lichenaria – colour code • STATUS – A former resident that is now believed to be extinct in Derbyshire. ID POINTERS – FLIGHT PERIOD – IMAGES ...
70.292 BF1969 – Grey Scalloped Bar – Geometridae – Dyscia fagaria
Grey Scalloped Bar – Geometridae – Ennominae – Dyscia fagaria – colour code • STATUS – Last Recorded in 2023 – A scarce resident that is locally distributed in Derbyshire. Despite ...
70.295 BF1970 – Grass Wave – Geometridae – Perconia strigillaria
Grass Wave – Geometridae – Ennominae – Personia strigillaria – colour code • STATUS – A new species for Derbyshire that is very locally distributed in Britain away from southern England. ...
70.297 BF1665 – Grass Emerald – Geometridae – Pseudopterpna pruinata
Grass Emerald – Geometridae – Geometrinae – Pseudopterpna pruinata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is generally uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. General loss of suitable habitat seems ...
70.299 BF1666 – Large Emerald – Geometridae – Geometra papilionaria
Large Emerald – Geometridae – Geometrinae – Geometra papilionaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is generally uncommon and locally distributed throughout Derbyshire. Probably present in all areas ...
70.300 BF1667 – Blotched Emerald – Geometridae – Comibaena bajularia
Blotched Emerald – Geometridae – Geometrinae – Comibaena bajularia – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded in June 2023 – A resident that is rare, with isolated records from the ...
70.302 BF1673 – Small Emerald – Geometridae – Hemistola chrysoprasaria
Small Emerald – Geometridae – Geometrinae – Hemistola chrysoprasaria colour code • STATUS – A resident that is scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire. First recorded in 1984 and again in 1985 ...
70.303 BF1674 – Little Emerald – Geometridae – Jodis lactearia
Little Emerald – Geometridae – Geometrinae – Jodis lactearia – colour code • STATUS – A resident, widely distributed and less common locally throughout Central and South Derbyshire. It is common ...
70.305 BF1669 – Common Emerald – Geometridae – Hemithea aestivaria
Common Emerald – Geometridae – Geometrinae – Hemithea aestivaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident and generally common locally throughout South Derbyshire. It has a restricted distribution with most of ...
