Macro List

3.001 BF0015 - Orange Swift - Hepialidae - Triodia sylvina

3.001 BF0015 – Orange Swift – Hepialidae – Triodia sylvina

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne – 1 & 2 – Male Maps Charts Sightings  

3.002 BF0017 - Common Swift - Hepialidae - Korscheltellus lupulina

3.002 BF0017 – Common Swift – Hepialidae – Korscheltellus lupulina

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne, Derbyshire. Images by Tony Davison Maps Charts Sightings  

3.003 BF0018 - Map-winged Swift - Hepialidae - Korscheltellus fusconebulosa

3.003 BF0018 – Map-winged Swift – Hepialidae – Korscheltellus fusconebulosa

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne – Male of the form gallicus – Tony Davison Maps Charts Sightings  

3.004 BF0016 - Gold Swift - Hepialidae - Phymatopus hecta

3.004 BF0016 – Gold Swift – Hepialidae – Phymatopus hecta

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Image by Tony Davison Maps Charts Sightings  

3.005 BF0014 - Ghost Moth - Hepialidae - Hepialus humuli

3.005 BF0014 – Ghost Moth – Hepialidae – Hepialus humuli

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  King’s Newton – Tony Davison Maps Charts Sightings  

50.001 BF162 - Goat Moth - Cossidae - Cossus cossus

50.001 BF162 – Goat Moth – Cossidae – Cossus cossus

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50.002 BF0161 - Leopard Moth - Cossidae - Zeuzerinae - Zeuzera pyrina

50.002 BF0161 – Leopard Moth – Cossidae – Zeuzerinae – Zeuzera pyrina

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison ©   Maps Charts Sightings

52.002 BF0370 - Hornet Moth - Sesiidae - Sesia apiformis

52.002 BF0370 – Hornet Moth – Sesiidae – Sesia apiformis

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52.003 BF0371 - Lunar Hornet Moth - Sesiidae - Sesia bembeciformis

52.003 BF0371 – Lunar Hornet Moth – Sesiidae – Sesia bembeciformis

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Clive Ashton – Cromford  – 22/7/24 / Christian Heintzen © – Glossop – 8th July 2024  / Steve Adams © – Codnor Reservoir, Derbyshire   Maps Charts Sightings

52.006 BF0375 - White-barred Clearwing - Sesiidae - Synanthedon spheciformis

52.006 BF0375 – White-barred Clearwing – Sesiidae – Synanthedon spheciformis

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52.007 BF0381 - Large Red-belted Clearwing - Sesiidae - Synanthedon culiciformis

52.007 BF0381 – Large Red-belted Clearwing – Sesiidae – Synanthedon culiciformis

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52.008 BF0380 - Red-tipped Clearwing - Sesiidae - Synanthedon formicaeformis

52.008 BF0380 – Red-tipped Clearwing – Sesiidae – Synanthedon formicaeformis

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Kings Newton, Derbyshire – 1st & 2nd July 2017 – Tony Davison ©   Maps Charts Sightings

52.012 BF0374 - Yellow-legged Clearwing - Sesiidae - Synanthedon vespiformis

52.012 BF0374 – Yellow-legged Clearwing – Sesiidae – Synanthedon vespiformis

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Anne Butler © – To VES Lure -Sandiacre – 18th August 2023   Maps Charts Sightings

52.013 BF0373 - Currant Clearwing - Sesiidae - Synanthedon tipuliformis

52.013 BF0373 – Currant Clearwing – Sesiidae – Synanthedon tipuliformis

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Kindly provided by Emily Louise Milnes – Sandiacre – 27th May 2024  & 2nd June 2002 © / Christian Heintzen 27th June 2024 – Glossop       Maps Charts Sightings

52.014 BF0382 - Six-belted Clearwing - Sesiidae - Bembecia ichneumoniformis

52.014 BF0382 – Six-belted Clearwing – Sesiidae – Bembecia ichneumoniformis

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Six-belted Clearwing – Image by kind permission of Bill Grange © Melanie Penson © via Ken Orpe   Maps Charts Sightings

54.002 BF0163 - The Forester - Zygaenidae - Adscita statices

54.002 BF0163 – The Forester – Zygaenidae – Adscita statices

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Image provided by Bill Grange ©   Maps Charts Sightings

54.003 BF0164 - Cistus Forester - Zygaenidae - Adscita geryon

54.003 BF0164 – Cistus Forester – Zygaenidae – Adscita geryon

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Image provided by Bryan Barnacle © Maps Charts Sightings

54.008 BF0169 - Six-spot Burnet - Zygaenidae - Zygaena filipendulae

54.008 BF0169 – Six-spot Burnet – Zygaenidae – Zygaena filipendulae

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Six-spot Burnet – by Tony Davison © and Bryan Barnacle ©   Maps Charts Sightings

54.009 BF0171 - Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet - Zygaenidae - Zygaena lonicerae

54.009 BF0171 – Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet – Zygaenidae – Zygaena lonicerae

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet – North Derbyshire Image by Bryan Barnacle ©    Maps Charts Sightings

65.001 BF1645 - Scalloped Hook-tip - Drepanidae - Falcaria lacertinaria

65.001 BF1645 – Scalloped Hook-tip – Drepanidae – Falcaria lacertinaria

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  1: Female / 2 Female / 3 Male / Kings Newton; Melbourne; – Images by Tony Davison ©    Maps Charts Sightings

65.002 BF1646 - Oak Hook-tip - Drepanidae - Watsonalla binaria

65.002 BF1646 – Oak Hook-tip – Drepanidae – Watsonalla binaria

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne; – Images by Tony Davison ©  and Dave Evans ©   Maps Charts Sightings

65.003 BF1647 - Barred Hook-tip - Drepanidae - Watsonalla cultraria

65.003 BF1647 – Barred Hook-tip – Drepanidae – Watsonalla cultraria

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Kings Newton & Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison ©    Maps Charts Sightings

65.005 BF1648 - Pebble Hook-tip - Drepanidae - Drepana falcataria

65.005 BF1648 – Pebble Hook-tip – Drepanidae – Drepana falcataria

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison ©    Maps Charts Sightings

65.007 BF1651 - Chinese Character - Drepanidae - Cilix glaucata

65.007 BF1651 – Chinese Character – Drepanidae – Cilix glaucata

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison ©    Maps Charts Sightings

65.008 BF1652 - Peach Blossom - Drepanidae - Thyatira batis

65.008 BF1652 – Peach Blossom – Drepanidae – Thyatira batis

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison ©   Maps Charts Sightings

65.009 BF1653 - Buff Arches - Drepanidae - Habrosyne pyritoides

65.009 BF1653 – Buff Arches – Drepanidae – Habrosyne pyritoides

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison ©       Maps Charts Sightings

65.010 BF1654 - Figure of Eighty - Drepanidae - Tethea ocularis

65.010 BF1654 – Figure of Eighty – Drepanidae – Tethea ocularis

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Kings Newton *2002 – Images by Tony Davison © / June 2022 by Dave Evans ©         Maps Charts Sightings

65.011 BF1655 - Poplar Lutestring - Drepanidae - Tethea or

65.011 BF1655 – Poplar Lutestring – Drepanidae – Tethea or

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65.013 BF1657 - Common Lutestring - Drepanidae - Ochropacha duplaris

65.013 BF1657 – Common Lutestring – Drepanidae – Ochropacha duplaris

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Images by Steve Orridge© / Longdendale July 2024 – Christian Heintzen© / Hathersage – August 2022  by Claire Miles© / July 2023 – Belper – ...

65.014 BF1658 - Oak Lutestring - Drepanidae - Cymatophorina diluta

65.014 BF1658 – Oak Lutestring – Drepanidae – Cymatophorina diluta

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65.015 BF1660 - Frosted Green - Drepanidae - Polyploca ridens

65.015 BF1660 – Frosted Green – Drepanidae – Polyploca ridens

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Belper 16 April 2023 & 21 March 2024 – Belper – Dave Evans ©       Maps Charts Sightings

65.016 BF1659 - Yellow Horned - Drepanidae - Achlya flavicornis

65.016 BF1659 – Yellow Horned – Drepanidae – Achlya flavicornis

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Foremark Reservoir, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison ©    Maps Charts Sightings

66.001 BF1631 - December Moth - Lasiocampidae - Poecilocampa populi

66.001 BF1631 – December Moth – Lasiocampidae – Poecilocampa populi

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  1 & 2: Female – note the feathered antennae   /   3 & No:4 – Male – Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison ©   Maps Charts Sightings

66.002 BF1632 - Pale Eggar - Lasiocampidae - Trichiura crataegi

66.002 BF1632 – Pale Eggar – Lasiocampidae – Trichiura crataegi

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Male – note the feathered antennae /  Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison ©   Maps Charts Sightings

66.003 BF1634 - The Lackey - Lasiocampidae - Malacosoma neustria

66.003 BF1634 – The Lackey – Lasiocampidae – Malacosoma neustria

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66.005 BF1633 - Small Eggar - Lasiocampidae - Eriogaster lanestris

66.005 BF1633 – Small Eggar – Lasiocampidae – Eriogaster lanestris

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66.007 BF1637 - Oak Eggar - Lasiocampidae - Lasiocampa quercus / Northern Eggar f.callinae

66.007 BF1637 – Oak Eggar – Lasiocampidae – Lasiocampa quercus / Northern Eggar f.callinae

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Oak Eggar – Findern – photo by Brian Hallam© and Matlock – photo by Graham Finch ©  /  Northern Eggar N.Derbyshire – Images by Simon ...

66.008 BF1638 - Fox Moth - Lasiocampidae - Macrothylacia rubi

66.008 BF1638 – Fox Moth – Lasiocampidae – Macrothylacia rubi

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  1: Male / 2: Female /  North Derbyshire – Images by Bryan Barnacle ©   Maps Charts Sightings

66.010 BF1640 - The Drinker - Lasiocampidae - Euthrix potatoria

66.010 BF1640 – The Drinker – Lasiocampidae – Euthrix potatoria

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  1: Male – / 2: Female /  Kings Newton – Images by Tony Davison ©    Maps Charts Sightings

66.012 BF1640 - The Lappet - Lasiocampidae - Gastropacha quercifolia

66.012 BF1640 – The Lappet – Lasiocampidae – Gastropacha quercifolia

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68.001 BF1643 - Emperor Moth - Saturniidae - Saturnia pavonia

68.001 BF1643 – Emperor Moth – Saturniidae – Saturnia pavonia

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Female / Darley Dale – Image by Simon Roddis ©   Maps Charts Sightings

69.001 BF1979 - Lime Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Mimas tiliae

69.001 BF1979 – Lime Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Mimas tiliae

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison ©   Maps Charts Sightings

69.002 BF1980 - Eyed Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Smerinthus ocellata

69.002 BF1980 – Eyed Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Smerinthus ocellata

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Kings Newton & Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison©        Maps Charts Sightings

69.003 BF1981 - Poplar Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Laothoe populi

69.003 BF1981 – Poplar Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Laothoe populi

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison ©    Maps Charts Sightings

69.004 BF1972 - Convolvulus Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Agrius convolvuli

69.004 BF1972 – Convolvulus Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Agrius convolvuli

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison © / 8th-9th August 2022 – Belper – Image by Dave Evans © / Shirland 6th Sept 2024 Image by Nikki ...

69.005 BF1973 - Death's-head Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Acherontia atropos

69.005 BF1973 – Death’s-head Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Acherontia atropos

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69.006 BF1976- Privet Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Sphinx ligustri

69.006 BF1976- Privet Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Sphinx ligustri

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Sandiacre, Derbyshire – July 1st 2023 – Tony Davison© – Sandiacre, Derbyshire – Image by Ian Viles ©        Maps Charts Sightings

69.007 BF1978 - Pine Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Sphinx pinastri

69.007 BF1978 – Pine Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Sphinx pinastri

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne ( 1st June 2020)  & Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison ©        Maps Charts Sightings

69.009 BF1983 - Broad-bordered Bee Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Hemaris fuciformis

69.009 BF1983 – Broad-bordered Bee Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Hemaris fuciformis

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Enter any image details or other information for the images, etc. Maps Charts Sightings

69.010 BF1984 - Hummingbird Hawk Moth - Sphingidae - Macroglossum stellatarum

69.010 BF1984 – Hummingbird Hawk Moth – Sphingidae – Macroglossum stellatarum

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Image by Tony Davison ©       Maps Charts Sightings

69.011 BF1985 - Oleander Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Daphnis nerii

69.011 BF1985 – Oleander Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Daphnis nerii

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69.014  BF1987 - Bedstraw Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Hyles gallii

69.014 BF1987 – Bedstraw Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Hyles gallii

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69.015  BF1990 - Striped Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Hyles livornica

69.015 BF1990 – Striped Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Hyles livornica

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Allestree, Derbyshire – 20th May 2022 – Image – by kind permission of William Grange ©       Maps Charts Sightings

69.016 BF1991 - Elephant Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Deilephila elpenor

69.016 BF1991 – Elephant Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Deilephila elpenor

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne – Derbyshire – Tony Davison ©   Maps Charts Sightings

69.017 BF1992 - Small Elephant Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Deilephila porcellus

69.017 BF1992 – Small Elephant Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Deilephila porcellus

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison ©    Maps Charts Sightings

69.018  BF1993 - Silver-striped Hawk-moth - Sphingidae - Hippotion celerio

69.018 BF1993 – Silver-striped Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Hippotion celerio

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70.004 BF1699 - Least Carpet - Geometridae - Idaea rusticata

70.004 BF1699 – Least Carpet – Geometridae – Idaea rusticata

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Sandiacre, Derbyshire – July 16th 2017 – photo by Ian Viles © – Melbourne, Derbyshire 2nd – 3rd August 2020 – Tony Davison ©       Maps Charts Sightings

70.006 BF1705 - Dwarf Cream Wave - Geometridae - Idaea fuscovenosa

70.006 BF1705 – Dwarf Cream Wave – Geometridae – Idaea fuscovenosa

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Photo by Brian Hallam © – Findern – June 2020       Maps Charts Sightings

70.008 BF1707 - Small Dusty Wave - Geometridae - Idaea seriata

70.008 BF1707 – Small Dusty Wave – Geometridae – Idaea seriata

Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison ©        Maps Charts Sightings

70.009 BF1709 - Satin Wave - Geometridae - Idaea subsericeata

70.009 BF1709 – Satin Wave – Geometridae – Idaea subsericeata

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70.011 BF1708 - Single Dotted Wave - Geometridae - Idaea dimidiata

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. ...

70.033 BF1678 - Blair's Mocha - Geometridae - Cyclophora puppillaria

70.033 BF1678 – Blair’s Mocha – Geometridae – Cyclophora puppillaria

Blair’s Mocha – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Cyclophor puppillaria – colour code • STATUS – A new species for VC57 & Derbyshire – One trapped overnight at Belper on 23rd October ...

70.036 BF1680 - Maiden's Blush - Geometridae - Cyclophora punctaria

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

70.047 BF1720 – The Gem – Geometridae – Orthonama obstipata

The Gem – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Orthonama obstipata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded October 2024 – A very rare immigrant to Derbyshire. This specimen was trapped in ...

70.048 BF1723 - Red Carpet - Geometridae - Xanthorhoe decoloraria

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  - Striped Twin-spot Carpet - Geometridae - Coenotephria salicata

70.102 BF1753 – Striped Twin-spot Carpet – Geometridae – 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

70.159 BF1855 – Cypress Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia phoeniceata

Cypress Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia phoeniceata  – colour code •• STATUS – Latest record 2024 – A record of this species has  recently appeared on iRecord and has ...

70.160 BF1835 - White-spotted Pug - Geometridae - Eupithecia tripunctaria

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

71.001 BF2022 - Oak Processionary - Notodontidae - Thaumetopeinae

71.001 BF2022 – Oak Processionary – Notodontidae – Thaumetopeinae

Oak Processionary – Notodontidae – Thaumetopeinae – Thaumetopoea processionea – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2023. A central and Southern European species. Adult males occasionally turning up in August ...

71.003 BF1995 - Puss Moth - Notodontidae - Cerura vinula

71.003 BF1995 – Puss Moth – Notodontidae – Cerura vinula

Puss Moth – Notodontidae – Notodontinae – Cerura vinula – colour code • STATUS – A resident that was a fairly common but localised species throughout the lowlands and eastern moors ...

71.005 BF1997 -  Sallow Kitten - Notodontidae - Furcula fucula

71.005 BF1997 – Sallow Kitten – Notodontidae – Furcula fucula

Sallow Kitten – Notodontidae – Notodontinae – Furcula furcula – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is generally uncommon but widely distributed especially in the lowlands of Derbyshire. Almost ...

71.006 BF1996 - Alder Kitten - Notodontidae - Furcula bicuspis

71.006 BF1996 – Alder Kitten – Notodontidae – Furcula bicuspis

Alder Kitten – Notodontidae – Notodontinae – Furcula bicuspis – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is uncommon but well established in some areas of Derbyshire. Recorded each year ...

71.007 BF1998 - Poplar Kitten - Notodontidae - Furcula bifida

71.007 BF1998 – Poplar Kitten – Notodontidae – Furcula bifida

Poplar Kitten – Notodontidae – Cerurinae- Furcula bifida – colour code • STATUS –  A resident that is scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire, being confined to the south of the county.   ID ...

71.010 BF2014 - Marbled Brown - Notodontidae - Drymonia dodonaea

71.010 BF2014 – Marbled Brown – Notodontidae – Drymonia dodonaea

Marbled Brown – Notodontidae – Notodontinae- Drymonia dodonaea – colour code • STATUS –  A resident that is rare and locally distributed in Derbyshire. The few records of this species that exist ...

71.011 BF2015 - Lunar Marbled Brown - Notodontidae - Drymonia ruficornis

71.011 BF2015 – Lunar Marbled Brown – Notodontidae – Drymonia ruficornis

Lunar Marbled Brown – Notodontidae – Notodontinae – Drymonia ruficornis – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is generally scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Found more often in ...

71.012 BF2000 - Iron Prominent - Notodontidae - Notodonta dromedarius

71.012 BF2000 – Iron Prominent – Notodontidae – Notodonta dromedarius

Iron Prominent – Notodontidae – Notodontinae – Notodonta dromedarius – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Found in all areas of ...

71.013 BF2003 - Pebble Prominent - Notodontidae - Notodonta ziczac

71.013 BF2003 – Pebble Prominent – Notodontidae – Notodonta ziczac

Pebble Prominent – Notodontidae – Notodontinae Notodonta ziczac – colour code • STATUS – A resident species widely distributed and locally fairly common in Derbyshire. ID POINTERS –  The moth is easy to identify ...

71.016 BF2005 - Great Prominent - Notodontidae - Peridea anceps

71.016 BF2005 – Great Prominent – Notodontidae – Peridea anceps

Great Prominent – Notodontidae – Notodontinae Peridea anceps – colour code • STATUS – A new species for Derbyshire. One trapped at Belper on 15/5/2023. Favours old Oak woodland ID POINTERS –  The complex ...

71.017 BF2007 - Swallow Prominent - Notodontidae - Pheosia tremula

71.017 BF2007 – Swallow Prominent – Notodontidae – Pheosia tremula

Swallow Prominent – Notodontidae – Notodontinae – Phoesia tremula – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is generally uncommon and locally distributed in the county. Most frequently found in the ...

71.018 BF2006 - Lesser Swallow Prominent - Notodontidae - Pheosia gnoma

71.018 BF2006 – Lesser Swallow Prominent – Notodontidae – Pheosia gnoma

Lesser Swallow Prominent – Notodontidae – Notodontinae – Phoesia gnoma – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found in birch woodland throughout ...

71.020 BF2011 - Pale Prominent - Notodontidae - Pterostoma palpina

71.020 BF2011 – Pale Prominent – Notodontidae – Pterostoma palpina

Pale Prominent – Notodontidae – Notodontinae – Pterostoma palpina – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is generally uncommon and locally distributed in small numbers throughout South Derbyshire. Generally scarce ...

71.021 BF2008 - Coxcomb Prominent - Notodontidae - Philodon capucina

71.021 BF2008 – Coxcomb Prominent – Notodontidae – Philodon capucina

Coxcomb Prominent – Notodontidae – Notodontinae – Philodon capucina – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is generally common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Most frequently found in the south ...

71.025 BF1994 - Buff-tip - Notodontidae - Phalera bucephala

71.025 BF1994 – Buff-tip – Notodontidae – Phalera bucephala

Buff-tip – Notodontidae – Phalerinae – Phalera bucephala – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed but locally common throughout the county. Primarily found in largest densities in the ...

71.027 BF2019 - Chocolate Tip - Notodontidae - Clostera curtula

71.027 BF2019 – Chocolate Tip – Notodontidae – Clostera curtula

Chocolate Tip – Notodontidae – Pygaerinae – Clostera curtula – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is generally very rare in Derbyshire and seems to be almost totally confined ...

72.001 BF2469 - The Herald - Erebidae - Scoliopteryx libatrix

72.001 BF2469 – The Herald – Erebidae – Scoliopteryx libatrix

The Herald – Erebidae – Scoliopteryginae – Scoliopteryx libatrix – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and fairly common locally in Derbyshire. Found in river valleys where there ...

72.002 BF2474 - Straw Dot - Erebidae - Rivula sericealis

72.002 BF2474 – Straw Dot – Erebidae – Rivula sericealis

Straw Dot – Erebidae – Rivulinae – Rivula sericealis – colour code • STATUS – In 1986 described as uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. It is now a common moth and well ...

72.003 BF2477 - The Snout - Erebidae - Hypena proboscidalis

72.003 BF2477 – The Snout – Erebidae – Hypena proboscidalis

The Snout – Erebidae – Hypeninae – Hypena proboscidalis – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Generally common across all areas of the county ...

72.007 BF2476 - Beautiful Snout - Erebidae - Hypena crassalis

72.007 BF2476 – Beautiful Snout – Erebidae – Hypena crassalis

Beautiful Snout – Erebidae – Hypeninae – Hypena crassalis – colour code • STATUS – Latest record 2024 – First recorded in Derbyshire in 2000 – This species has expanded its range ...

72.009 BF2031 - White Satin Moth - Erebidae - Leucoma salicis

72.009 BF2031 – White Satin Moth – Erebidae – Leucoma salicis

White Satin Moth – Erebidae – Lymantriinae – Leucoma salicis – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire. The main population seems to ...

72.010 BF2033 - Black Arches - Erebidae - Lymantria monacha

72.010 BF2033 – Black Arches – Erebidae – Lymantria monacha

Black Arches  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Lymantria monacha – colour code • STATUS  – First recorded in Derbyshire in August 1977 from Matlock. The next record was of one trapped ...

72.011 BF2034 - Gypsy Moth - Erebidae - Lymantria dispar

72.011 BF2034 – Gypsy Moth – Erebidae – Lymantria dispar

Gypsy Moth – Erebidae – Lymantriinae – Lymantria dispar – colour code ••  STATUS  – A first record for VC57 and Derbyshire. An individual was photographed in the late evening on ...

72.012 BF2029 - Brown-tail - Erebidae - Euproctis chrysorrhoea

72.012 BF2029 – Brown-tail – Erebidae – Euproctis chrysorrhoea

Brown-tail – Erebidae – Lymantriinae – Euproctis chrysorrhoea – colour code • STATUS – Extremely rare and current status unknown. First recorded in 1902 and the last modern day record was in ...

72.013 BF2030 - Yellow-tail - Erebidae - Euproctis similis

72.013 BF2030 – Yellow-tail – Erebidae – Euproctis similis

Yellow-tail – Erebidae – Lymantriinae – Euproctis similis – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and generally common, especially in the lowland areas of Derbyshire. Found ...

72.015 BF2028 - Pale Tussock - Erebidae - Calliteara pudibunda

72.015 BF2028 – Pale Tussock – Erebidae – Calliteara pudibunda

Pale Tussock – Erebidae – Lymantriinae – Calliteara pudibunda – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed but uncommon in Derbyshire. Found most frequently south of the ...

72.017 BF2026 - Vapourer Moth - Erebidae - Orgyia antiqua

72.017 BF2026 – Vapourer Moth – Erebidae – Orgyia antiqua

Vapourer Moth – Erebidae – Lymantriinae – Orgyia antiqua – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is generally widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Males are often seen ...

72.019 BF2061 - Buff Ermine - Erebidae - Spilosoma lutea

72.019 BF2061 – Buff Ermine – Erebidae – Spilosoma lutea

Buff Ermine – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Spilosoma lutea – colour code • STATUS – A resident species in Derbyshire that is widely distributed and common in all areas. Largest population densities ...

72.020 BF2060 - White Ermine - Erebidae - Spilosoma lubricipeda

72.020 BF2060 – White Ermine – Erebidae – Spilosoma lubricipeda

White Ermine – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Spilosoma lubricipeda – colour code • STATUS – A resident species in Derbyshire that is widely distributed and common in all areas. Largest population densities ...

72.022 BF2063 - Muslin Moth - Erebidae - Diaphora mendica

72.022 BF2063 – Muslin Moth – Erebidae – Diaphora mendica

Muslin Moth – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Diaphora mendica – colour code • STATUS – A resident species in Derbyshire that is widely distributed but generally uncommon. Largest population densities are found ...

72.023 BF2059 - Clouded Buff - Erebidae - Diacrisia sannio

72.023 BF2059 – Clouded Buff – Erebidae – Diacrisia sannio

Clouded Buff – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Diacrisdia sannio – colour code • STATUS – A vagrant with only 1 record from 1950  ID POINTERS –  FLIGHT PERIOD –  IMAGES – NO IMAGES        

72.024 BF2064 - Ruby Tiger - Erebidae - Phragmatobia fuliginosa

72.024 BF2064 – Ruby Tiger – Erebidae – Phragmatobia fuliginosa

Ruby Tiger – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Phragmatobia fuliginosa – colour code • STATUS – A resident species in Derbyshire that is widely distributed but locally common. Recorded in all areas of ...

72.025 BF2056 - Wood Tiger - Erebidae - Parasemia plantaginis

72.025 BF2056 – Wood Tiger – Erebidae – Parasemia plantaginis

Wood Tiger – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Parasemia plantaginis – colour code • STATUS – A resident species in Derbyshire that is locally common on the northern upland areas of the county. It ...

72.026 BF2057 - Garden Tiger - Erebidae - Arctica caja

72.026 BF2057 – Garden Tiger – Erebidae – Arctica caja

Garden Tiger – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Arctica caja – colour code • STATUS – Last Recorded 2024 – A resident species in Derbyshire that is widely distributed, but has become ...

72.029 BF2068 - Scarlet Tiger - Erebidae - Callimorpha dominula

72.029 BF2068 – Scarlet Tiger – Erebidae – Callimorpha dominula

Scarlet Tiger – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Callimorpha dominula – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded June 2024 – An uncommon species in Derbyshire with the first record from Ripley ...

72.030 BF2067 - Jersey Tiger - Erebidae - Euplagia quadripunctaria

72.030 BF2067 – Jersey Tiger – Erebidae – Euplagia quadripunctaria

Jersey Tiger – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Euplagia quadripunctaria – colour code • STATUS – Latest Record – 30th July 2024.  The first record for Derbyshire of this attractive species of ...

72.031 BF2069 - Cinnabar - Erebidae - Tyria jacobaeae

72.031 BF2069 – Cinnabar – Erebidae – Tyria jacobaeae

Cinnabar – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Tyria jacobaeae – colour code • STATUS – A resident species in Derbyshire that is widely distributed but locally common, especially in the south of the county. ...

72.034 BF2054 - Crimson Speckled - Erebidae - Utetheisa pulchella

72.034 BF2054 – Crimson Speckled – Erebidae – Utetheisa pulchella

Crimson Speckled – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Utetheisa pulchella – colour code •• STATUS  – A rare vagrant – 3 old records from 1863, 1874, 1913 –  This is a rare migrant species ...

72.036 BF2038 - Muslin Footman - Erebidae - Arctiinae  - Nudaria mundana

72.036 BF2038 – Muslin Footman – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Nudaria mundana

Muslin Footman – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Nudaria mundana  – colour code • STATUS – Widely distributed and locally common. Principal strongholds are in the Peak District, particularly the Limestone areas. ID POINTERS – ...

72.037 BF2035 - Round-winged Muslin - Erebidae - Arctiinae - Thumatha senex

72.037 BF2035 – Round-winged Muslin – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Thumatha senex

Round-winged Muslin – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Thunatha senex  – colour code • STATUS – Lastest record in 2024 – A new species for Derbyshire in 2016 when one was recorded in ...

72.041 BF2051 - Four-spotted Footman - Erebidae - Lithosia quadra

72.041 BF2051 – Four-spotted Footman – Erebidae – Lithosia quadra

Four-spotted Footman – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Lithosia quadra   colour code • STATUS  –  A rare vagrant – 1 old record from 1894 ID POINTERS – Unmistakable FLIGHT PERIOD –  IMAGES – NO IMAGES        

72.042 BF2039 - Red-necked Footman - Erebidae - Atolmis rubricollis

72.042 BF2039 – Red-necked Footman – Erebidae – Atolmis rubricollis

Red-necked Footman – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Atolmis rubricollis – colour code • STATUS – A new species for Derbyshire in 1995. Not seen again until 1999 and was recorded from two ...

72.043 BF2049 - Buff Footman - Erebidae - Eilema depressa

72.043 BF2049 – Buff Footman – Erebidae – Eilema depressa

Buff Footman – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Eilema depressa – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024 – A new species for Derbyshire in 1997, since then only a scattering ...

72.044 BF2044 - Dingy Footman - Erebidae - Eilema griseola

72.044 BF2044 – Dingy Footman – Erebidae – Eilema griseola

Dingy Footman – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Eilema griseola – colour code • STATUS – A resident that was a new species for Derbyshire in 1997. Small numbers are now recorded most ...

72.045 BF2050 - Common Footman - Erebidae - Eilema lurideola

72.045 BF2050 – Common Footman – Erebidae – Eilema lurideola

Common Footman – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Eilema lurideola – colour code • STATUS – A resident species in Derbyshire that is widely distributed and locally common. ID POINTERS – The lead grey forewings ...

72.046 BF2047 - Scarce Footman - Erebidae - Eilema complana

72.046 BF2047 – Scarce Footman – Erebidae – Eilema complana

Scarce Footman – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Eilema complana – colour code • STATUS – A new species for Derbyshire in 1997, with the next record in 2000. Now a locally uncommon ...

72.049 BF2043 - Orange Footman - Erebidae - Eilema sororcula

72.049 BF2043 – Orange Footman – Erebidae – Eilema sororcula

Orange Footman – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Eilema sororcula – colour code • STATUS – Last reported 2024. A resident that was a new species for Derbyshire in 2004. Small numbers ...

72.053 BF2489 - Fan-foot - Erebidae - Herminia tarsipennalis

72.053 BF2489 – Fan-foot – Erebidae – Herminia tarsipennalis

Fan-foot – Erebidae – Herminiiae – Herminia tarsipennalis – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is fairly common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. A lowland species whose range extends just ...

72.055 BF2492 - Small Fan-foot - Erebidae - Herminia grisealis

72.055 BF2492 – Small Fan-foot – Erebidae – Herminia grisealis

Small Fan-foot – Erebidae – Herminiinae – Herminia grisealis – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is fairly common locally and widely distributed in Derbyshire. The greatest population densities are found ...

72.056 BF2488 - Common Fan-foot - Erebidae - Pechipogo strigilata

72.056 BF2488 – Common Fan-foot – Erebidae – Pechipogo strigilata

Common Fan-foot – Erebidae – Herminiinae – Pechipogo strigilata – colour code • STATUS – Believed to be extinct in Derbyshire – two records from 1863 ID POINTERS –  FLIGHT PERIOD –  IMAGES – NO IMAGE        

72.060 BF2485 - Marsh Oblique-barred - Erebidae - Hypenodes humidalis

72.060 BF2485 – Marsh Oblique-barred – Erebidae – Hypenodes humidalis

Marsh Oblique-barred – Erebidae – Hypenodinae – Hypenodes humidalis – colour code • STATUS – Doubtful if the species is still present in Derbyshire, it is very scarce and locally distributed to ...

72.061 BF2484 - Pinion-streaked Snout - Erebidae - Schrankia costaestrigalis

72.061 BF2484 – Pinion-streaked Snout – Erebidae – Schrankia costaestrigalis

Pinion-streaked Snout – Erebidae – Hypenodinae – Schrankia costaestrigalis – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is rare and locally distributed in Derbyshire. First recorded in 1973 and seems to ...

72.063 BF2466 - The Blackneck - Erebidae - Lygephila pastinum

72.063 BF2466 – The Blackneck – Erebidae – Lygephila pastinum

The Blackneck – Erebidae – Toxocampinae– Lygephila pastinum – colour code • STATUS – First recorded in the county in 1982. It is a resident that is expanding its range into various sites ...

72.066 BF2475 - Waved Black - Erebidae - Parascotia fuliginaria

72.066 BF2475 – Waved Black – Erebidae – Parascotia fuliginaria

Waved Black – Erebidae – Boletobiinae – Parascotia fuliginaria – colour code • STATUS – The status of this moth in Derbyshire is uncertain and possibly accidentally introduced. The species has been ...

72.067 BF2470 - Small Purple-barred - Erebidae - Phytometra vindaria

72.067 BF2470 – Small Purple-barred – Erebidae – Phytometra vindaria

Small Purple-barred – Erebidae – Boletobiinae – Phytometra vindaria – colour code • STATUS – Scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Last recorded in 1978 so maybe it is now extinct in the ...

72.069 BF2473 - Beautiful Hook-tip - Erebidae - Laspeyria flexula

72.069 BF2473 – Beautiful Hook-tip – Erebidae – Laspeyria flexula

Beautiful Hook-tip – Erebidae – Boletobiinae – Laspeyria flexula – colour code • STATUS – In 1986 described as a rare vagrant in Derbyshire, with only two records. One in 1975 and one ...

72.076 BF2451 - Clifden Nonpareil - Erebidae - Catocala fraxini

72.076 BF2451 – Clifden Nonpareil – Erebidae – Catocala fraxini

Clifden Nonpareil – Erebidae – Erebinae – Catocala fraxini – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024 – A very rare migrant, and now range expansion from the south, possibly now ...

72.078 BF2452 - Red Underwing - Erebidae - Catocala nupta

72.078 BF2452 – Red Underwing – Erebidae – Catocala nupta

Red Underwing – Erebidae – Erebinae – Catocala electa – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and generally common in Lowland Areas of Derbyshire. In the northern area ...

72.081 BF2455 - Dark Crimson Underwing - Erebidae - Catocala sponsa

72.081 BF2455 – Dark Crimson Underwing – Erebidae – Catocala sponsa

Dark Crimson Underwing – Erebidae – Erebinae – Catocala sponsa – colour code •• STATUS – A new species for Derbyshire. A single specimen trapped at Shirland overnight, on 10th August ...

72.083 BF2463 - Burnet Companion - Erebidae - Euclidia glyphica

72.083 BF2463 – Burnet Companion – Erebidae – Euclidia glyphica

Burnet Companion – Erebidae – Erebinae – Euclidia glyphica – colour code • STATUS – In 1986 it was believed to be no longer present in Derbyshire. A scarce species that has ...

72.084 BF2462 - Mother Shipton - Erebidae - Callistege mi

72.084 BF2462 – Mother Shipton – Erebidae – Callistege mi

Mother Shipton – Erebidae – Erebinae – Callistege mi – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and generally uncommon in lowland areas of Derbyshire. A day flying ...

73.001 BF2450 - The Spectacle - Noctuidae - Abrostola tripartita

73.001 BF2450 – The Spectacle – Noctuidae – Abrostola tripartita

The Spectacle – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Abrostola tripartita – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and generally common in Derbyshire. Recorded from many sites across the county ...

73.002 BF2449 - Dark Spectacle - Noctuidae - Abrostola triplasia

73.002 BF2449 – Dark Spectacle – Noctuidae – Abrostola triplasia

Dark Spectacle – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Abrostola triplasia – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and generally uncommon in Derbyshire. Recorded from many sites across the county ...

73.003 BF2432 - Ni Moth - Noctuidae - Plusiinae - Trichoplusia ni

73.003 BF2432 – Ni Moth – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Trichoplusia ni

Ni Moth – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Trichoplusia ni – colour code • STATUS – A rare migrant to Britain from Southern Europe / North Africa. This specimen was the 2nd record for ...

73.010 BF2436 - Dewick's Plusia - Noctuidae - Macdunnoughia confusa

73.010 BF2436 – Dewick’s Plusia – Noctuidae – Macdunnoughia confusa

Dewick’s Plusia – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Macdunnoughia confusa – colour code • STATUS – Latest Record – September 2024 – A new species for Derbyshire 2022 – This moth is ...

73.012 BF2434 - Burnished Brass - Noctuidae - Plusiinae - Diachrysia chrysitis

73.012 BF2434 – Burnished Brass – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Diachrysia chrysitis

Burnished Brass – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Diachrysia chrysitis – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found in all areas of the county but ...

73.014 BF2437 - Golden Plusia - Noctuidae - Polychysia moneta

73.014 BF2437 – Golden Plusia – Noctuidae – Polychysia moneta

Golden Plusia – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Polychysia moneta – colour code • • STATUS – Last Recorded 30th July 2024 – A resident that is generally scarce but can be fairly ...

73.015 BF2441 - Silver Y - Noctuidae - Autographa gamma

73.015 BF2441 – Silver Y – Noctuidae – Autographa gamma

Silver Y – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Autographa gamma – colour code • • STATUS – Mainly an immigrant to Derbyshire. Small numbers breed each year. Flies by both day and night and ...

73.016 BF2442 - Beautiful Golden Y - Noctuidae - Autographa pulchrina

73.016 BF2442 – Beautiful Golden Y – Noctuidae – Autographa pulchrina

Beautiful Golden Y – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Autographa pulchrina – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is general common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found throughout the county with highest ...

73.017 BF2443 - Plain Golden Y - Noctuidae - Autographa jota

73.017 BF2443 – Plain Golden Y – Noctuidae – Autographa jota

Plain Golden Y – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Autographa jota – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is fairly common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. This plusia is more numerous ...

73.018 BF2444 - Gold Spangle - Noctuidae - Autographa bractea

73.018 BF2444 – Gold Spangle – Noctuidae – Autographa bractea

Gold Spangle – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Autographa bractea – colour code • STATUS – Latest record 2024 – A resident that is widely distributed but not a common moth in Derbyshire. ...

73.021 BF2447 - Scarce Silver Y - Noctuidae - Syngrapha interrogationis

73.021 BF2447 – Scarce Silver Y – Noctuidae – Syngrapha interrogationis

Scarce Silver Y – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Syngrapha interrogationis – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common on the upland moors of Derbyshire. The eastern moors from ...

73.022 BF2439 - Gold Spot - Noctuidae - Plusia festucae

73.022 BF2439 – Gold Spot – Noctuidae – Plusia festucae

Gold Spot – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Plusia festucae – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is fairly common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Frequents damp valleys in all areas of ...

73.023 BF2440 - Lempke's Gold Spot - Noctuidae - Plusia putnami

73.023 BF2440 – Lempke’s Gold Spot – Noctuidae – Plusia putnami

Lempke’s Gold Spot – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Plusia putnami – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is a scarce species in Derbyshire. First recorded in 2004, it seems to be ...

73.024 BF2410 - Marbled White Spot - Noctuidae - Deltote pygarga

73.024 BF2410 – Marbled White Spot – Noctuidae – Deltote pygarga

Marbled White Spot – Noctuidae – Eustrotiinae – Deltote pygarga – colour code • STATUS – A very scarce species in Derbyshire. This specimen trapped in 2008 was only the 3rd county ...

73.032 BF2425 - Nut-tree Tussock - Noctuidae - Colocasia coryli

73.032 BF2425 – Nut-tree Tussock – Noctuidae – Colocasia coryli

Nut-tree Tussock – Noctuidae – Pantheinae – Colocasia coryli – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded April 2023 – A resident that is local and uncommon in Derbyshire. Although described as ...

73.033 BF2020 - Figure of Eight - Noctuidae - Diloba caeruleocephala

73.033 BF2020 – Figure of Eight – Noctuidae – Diloba caeruleocephala

Figure of Eight – Noctuidae – Dilobinae – Diloba caeruleocephala – colour code • STATUS – A late flying moth that is widely distributed, but generally uncommon common. Main stronghold is in ...

73.034 BF2277 - Scarce Merveille du Jour - Noctuidae - Moma alpium

73.034 BF2277 – Scarce Merveille du Jour – Noctuidae – Moma alpium

Scarce Mervelle du Jour – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Moma alpium – colour code • STATUS – 1 record prior to 1895 – most probably extinct in the county. ID POINTERS –  FLIGHT ...

73.035 BF2290 - Reed Dagger - Noctuidae - Simyra albovenosa

73.035 BF2290 – Reed Dagger – Noctuidae – Simyra albovenosa

Reed Dagger – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Simyra albovenosa – colour code • STATUS – A rare vagrant with only 1 record from 1956 ID POINTERS – FLIGHT PERIOD – May then ...

73.036 BF2281 - Alder Moth - Noctuidae - Acronicta alni

73.036 BF2281 – Alder Moth – Noctuidae – Acronicta alni

Alder Moth  – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Acronicta alni – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and generally scarce and uncommon in Derbyshire. Observed in all ...

73.037 BF2283 - Dark Dagger - Noctuidae - Acronicta tridens

73.037 BF2283 – Dark Dagger – Noctuidae – Acronicta tridens

Dark Dagger – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Acronicta tridens   colour code • STATUS – Resident and widely distributed at a low density in lowland areas of Derbyshire. This species and Acronicta psi (Grey ...

73.038 BF2284 - Grey Dagger - Noctuidae - Acronicta psi

73.038 BF2284 – Grey Dagger – Noctuidae – Acronicta psi

Grey Dagger – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Acronicta psi     colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and generally fairly common. Accurate status is difficult due to close ...

73.039 BF2279 - The Sycamore - Noctuidae - Acronicta aceris

73.039 BF2279 – The Sycamore – Noctuidae – Acronicta aceris

The Sycamore  – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Acronicta aceris – colour code • STATUS – A resident that has gradually expanded its range throughout the county since 1990’s. Up to 1986 there ...

73.040 BF2280 - The Miller - Noctuidae - Acronicta leporina

73.040 BF2280 – The Miller – Noctuidae – Acronicta leporina

The Miller  – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Acronicta leporina – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed but generally uncommon in Derbyshire. Present in all areas of ...

73.042 BF2286 - Light Knot Grass - Noctuidae - Acronicta menyanthidis

73.042 BF2286 – Light Knot Grass – Noctuidae – Acronicta menyanthidis

Light Knot Grass  – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Acronicta menyanthidis – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024 – A resident that is confined to the upland grit-stone moors of ...

73.045 BF2289 - Knot Grass - Noctuidae - Acronicta rumicis

73.045 BF2289 – Knot Grass – Noctuidae – Acronicta rumicis

Knot Grass  – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Acronicta rumicis     colour code • STATUS – A resident that is well distributed and generally locally common in Derbyshire. Less common in the south ...

73.046 BF2278 - Poplar Grey - Noctuidae - Subacronicta megacephala

73.046 BF2278 – Poplar Grey – Noctuidae – Subacronicta megacephala

Poplar Grey  – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Subacronicta megacephala – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is only locally distributed and not common in Derbyshire. It is locally found over ...

73.047 BF2291 - Coronet - Noctuidae - Craniophora ligustri

73.047 BF2291 – Coronet – Noctuidae – Craniophora ligustri

Coronet  – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Craniophora ligustri – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024. A  resident that is now widespread across VC57 Derbyshire, most records from the southern ...

73.048 BF2397 - Small Yellow Underwing - Noctuidae - Panemeria tenebrata

73.048 BF2397 – Small Yellow Underwing – Noctuidae – Panemeria tenebrata

Small Yellow Underwing – Noctuidae – Metoponiinae – Panemeria tenebrata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. An inconspicuous little moth that favours ...

73.050 BF2211 - The Wormwood - Noctuidae - Cucullia absinthii

73.050 BF2211 – The Wormwood – Noctuidae – Cucullia absinthii

The Wormwood – Noctuidae – Cucullinae – Cucullia absinthii – colour code • STATUS –  Last recorded 2022 – A resident that was once fairly common in the 1960’s and it is ...

73.052 BF2216 - The Shark - Noctuidae - Cucullia umbratica

73.052 BF2216 – The Shark – Noctuidae – Cucullia umbratica

The Shark – Noctuidae – Cucullinae – Cucullia umbratica – colour code • STATUS –  Last recorded 2024 – A resident species in Derbyshire that is widely distributed but not common.  ID POINTERS – ...

73.053 BF2214 - Chamomile Shark - Noctuidae - Cucullia chamomillae

73.053 BF2214 – Chamomile Shark – Noctuidae – Cucullia chamomillae

Chamomile Shark – Noctuidae – Cucullinae – Cucullia chamomillae – colour code • STATUS –  A resident that is generally uncommon but widely distributed in Derbyshire. Only recorded in small numbers each ...

73.058 BF2221 - Mullein - Noctuidae - Cucullia verbasci

73.058 BF2221 – Mullein – Noctuidae – Cucullia verbasci

Mullein – Noctuidae – Cucullinae – Cucullia verbasci – colour code • STATUS –  A resident that is generally uncommon but widely distributed in Derbyshire. Recorded from all areas of the county ...

73.059 BF2223 - Toadflax Brocade - Noctuidae - Calophasia lunula

73.059 BF2223 – Toadflax Brocade – Noctuidae – Calophasia lunula

Toadflax Brocade – Noctuidae – Oncocnemidinae – Calophasia lunula – colour code • STATUS –  First record for the VC57 was in 2015. A recent colonist that is generally uncommon with ...

73.061 BF2394 - The Anomalous - Noctuidae - Stilbia anomala

73.061 BF2394 – The Anomalous – Noctuidae – Stilbia anomala

The Anomalous – Noctuidae –Oncocnemidinae – Stilba anomala – colour code • STATUS – A very rare species, probably extinct in the county, which is predominantly a moorland species. In 1986 only ...

73.062 BF2297 - Copper Underwing - Noctuidae - Amphipyra pyramidea

73.062 BF2297 – Copper Underwing – Noctuidae – Amphipyra pyramidea

Copper Underwing  – Noctuidae – Amphipyrinae – Amphipyra pyramidea – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is generally uncommon and only locally distributed in Derbyshire. Seems to be quite scarce ...

73.063 BF2298 - Svensson's Copper Underwing - Noctuidae - Amphipyra berbera

73.063 BF2298 – Svensson’s Copper Underwing – Noctuidae – Amphipyra berbera

Svensson’s Copper Underwing  – Noctuidae – Amphipyrinae – Amphipyra berbera – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is fairly common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Since 1970 this species has ...

73.064 BF2299 - Mouse Moth - Noctuidae - Amphipyra tragopoginis

73.064 BF2299 – Mouse Moth – Noctuidae – Amphipyra tragopoginis

Mouse Moth  – Noctuidae – Amphipyrinae – Amphipyra tragopoginis – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is generally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found in all areas of the county ...

73.065 BF2227 - The Sprawler - Noctuidae - Asteroscopus sphinx

73.065 BF2227 – The Sprawler – Noctuidae – Asteroscopus sphinx

The Sprawler – Noctuidae – Psaphidinae  – Asteroscopus sphinx – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is now rare in Derbyshire. A species that was once widespread in the county, ...

73.068 BF2245 - Green-brindled Crescent - Noctuidae - Allophyes oxyacanthae

73.068 BF2245 – Green-brindled Crescent – Noctuidae – Allophyes oxyacanthae

Green-brindled Crescent – Noctuidae – Psaphidinae  – Allophyes oxyacanthae – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. A species that is fairly common throughout ...

73.069 BF2243 - Early Grey - Noctuidae - Xylocampa areola

73.069 BF2243 – Early Grey – Noctuidae – Xylocampa areola

Early Grey – Noctuidae – Psaphidinae – Xylocampa areola – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Well established throughout the lowland areas of the ...

73.070 BF2399 - Bordered Sallow - Noctuidae - Pyrrhia umbra

73.070 BF2399 – Bordered Sallow – Noctuidae – Pyrrhia umbra

Bordered Sallow – Noctuidae – Heliothinae – Pyrrhia umbra – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Restricted to a few areas where the ...

73.074 BF2403 - Bordered Straw - Noctuidae - Heliothis peltigera

73.074 BF2403 – Bordered Straw – Noctuidae – Heliothis peltigera

Bordered Straw – Noctuidae – Heliothinae – Heliothis peltigera – colour code • STATUS – A scarce immigrant to Derbyshire. During 2006 the Bordered Straw was numerous throughout the UK with as ...

73.076 BF2400 - Scarce Bordered Straw - Noctuidae - Helicoverpa armigera

73.076 BF2400 – Scarce Bordered Straw – Noctuidae – Helicoverpa armigera

Scarce Bordered Straw – Noctuidae – Heliothinae – Helicoverpa armigera – colour code • STATUS – Last Recorded October 2024 – A scarce immigrant to Derbyshire. During 2006 an unprecedented number of ...

73.082 BF2292 - Tree-Lichen Beauty - Noctuidae - Cryphia algae

73.082 BF2292 – Tree-Lichen Beauty – Noctuidae – Cryphia algae

Tree-Lichen Beauty  – Noctuidae – Bryophilinae – Cryphia algae – colour code •• STATUS – Recorded in the UK mostly as a migrant species, with only a handful of records prior ...

73.084 BF2293 - Marbled Beauty - Noctuidae - Bryophila domestica

73.084 BF2293 – Marbled Beauty – Noctuidae – Bryophila domestica

Marbled Beauty  – Noctuidae – Bryophilinae – Bryophila domestica – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is well distributed and very common in Derbyshire. Found throughout the county and due ...

73.087 BF2385 - Small Mottled Willow - Noctuidae - Spodoptera exigua

73.087 BF2385 – Small Mottled Willow – Noctuidae – Spodoptera exigua

Small Mottled Willow – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Spodoptera exigua – colour code • STATUS – Last Recorded 7th September 2024 –  A scarce immigrant to Derbyshire. These particular specimens were trapped during ...

73.092 BF2387 - Mottled Rustic - Noctuidae - Caradrina morpheus

73.092 BF2387 – Mottled Rustic – Noctuidae – Caradrina morpheus

Mottled Rustic – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Caradrina morpheus – colour code • STATUS – Common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. ID POINTERS – The oval and kidney mark are blurred and do not have ...

73.095 BF2389 - Pale Mottled Willow - Noctuidae - Caradrina clavipalpis

73.095 BF2389 – Pale Mottled Willow – Noctuidae – Caradrina clavipalpis

Pale Mottled Willow – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Caradrina clavipalpis – colour code • STATUS – A resident and a fairly common species that is widely distributed in Derbyshire. Present in all ...

73.096 BF2381 - Uncertain - Noctuidae - Hoplodrina octogenaria

73.096 BF2381 – Uncertain – Noctuidae – Hoplodrina octogenaria

Uncertain – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Hoplodrina octogenaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Common throughout the lowland areas of the county. Becomes ...

73.097 BF2382 - The Rustic - Noctuidae - Hoplodrina blanda

73.097 BF2382 – The Rustic – Noctuidae – Hoplodrina blanda

The Rustic – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Hoplodrina blanda – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed in Derbyshire, but generally less common in comparison to it’s close ...

73.099 BF2384 - Vine's Rustic - Noctuidae - Hoplodrina ambigua

73.099 BF2384 – Vine’s Rustic – Noctuidae – Hoplodrina ambigua

Vine’s Rustic – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Hoplodrina ambigua – colour code •• STATUS – A resident that continues to be present in the county and also a probable immigrant. It is ...

73.100 BF2391 - Silky Wainscot - Noctuidae - Chilodes maritima

73.100 BF2391 – Silky Wainscot – Noctuidae – Chilodes maritima

Silky Wainscot – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Chilodes maritima – colour code • STATUS – Latest record – August 2024 – A rare species in Derbyshire. Thinly and locally spread across the ...

73.101 BF2380 - Treble Lines - Noctuidae - Charanyca trigrammica

73.101 BF2380 – Treble Lines – Noctuidae – Charanyca trigrammica

Treble Lines – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Charanyca trigrammica – colour code • STATUS –  Latest record June 2024 – A resident that appears to be locally distributed and generally uncommon in ...

73.102 BF2302 - Brown Rustic - Noctuidae - Rusina ferruginea

73.102 BF2302 – Brown Rustic – Noctuidae – Rusina ferruginea

Brown Rustic – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Rusina ferruginea – colour code • STATUS –  A resident that is widely distributed but locally uncommon in Derbyshire. Restricted to the central & northern ...

73.105 BF2301 - Bird's Wing - Noctuidae - Dypterygia scabriuscula

73.105 BF2301 – Bird’s Wing – Noctuidae – Dypterygia scabriuscula

Bird’s Wing  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Dypterygia scabriuscula – colour code • STATUS – Described as a rare vagrant in 1986 with only 4 records from Derbyshire, the first in ...

73.107 BF2300 - Old Lady - Noctuidae - Mormo maura

73.107 BF2300 – Old Lady – Noctuidae – Mormo maura

Old Lady  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Mormo maura – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is generally uncommon and only locally distributed in Derbyshire. Occurs in small numbers in ...

73.109 BF2303 - Straw Underwing - Noctuidae - Thalpophila matura

73.109 BF2303 – Straw Underwing – Noctuidae – Thalpophila matura

Straw Underwing  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Thalpophila matura – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed, mainly in the lowlands where it is fairly common in Derbyshire. ...

73.113 BF2306 - Angle Shades - Noctuidae - Phlogophora meticulosa

73.113 BF2306 – Angle Shades – Noctuidae – Phlogophora meticulosa

Angle Shades  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Phlogophora meticulosa – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and common in Derbyshire. One of the few moth species that ...

73.114 BF2305 - Small Angle Shades - Noctuidae - Euplexia lucipara

73.114 BF2305 – Small Angle Shades – Noctuidae – Euplexia lucipara

Small Angle Shades  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Euplexia lucipara – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and generally common in Derbyshire. Found in all areas of ...

73.118 BF2367 - Haworth's Minor - Noctuidae - Celaena haworthii

73.118 BF2367 – Haworth’s Minor – Noctuidae – Celaena haworthii

Haworth’s Minor  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Celaena haworthii – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common on the upland moors of North Derbyshire, where the food plant, ...

73.119 BF2368 - The Crescent - Noctuidae - Helotropha leucostigma

73.119 BF2368 – The Crescent – Noctuidae – Helotropha leucostigma

The Crescent – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Helotropha leucostigma – colour code • STATUS –  A scarce species that is locally distributed in Derbyshire. A few populations survive at isolated sites in ...

73.120 BF2352 - Dusky Sallow - Noctuidae - Eremobia ochroleuca

73.120 BF2352 – Dusky Sallow – Noctuidae – Eremobia ochroleuca

Dusky Sallow  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Eremobia ochroleuca – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is generally uncommon but widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found predominantly in the Trent Valley ...

73.121 BF2364 - Frosted Orange - Noctuidae - Gortyna flavago

73.121 BF2364 – Frosted Orange – Noctuidae – Gortyna flavago

Frosted Orange – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Gortyna flavago – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Locally common in the south and east ...

73.123 BF2361 - Rosy Rustic - Noctuidae - Hydraecia micacea

73.123 BF2361 – Rosy Rustic – Noctuidae – Hydraecia micacea

Rosy Rustic – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Hydraecia micacea – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Greatest numbers are found in the south and ...

73.124 BF2362 - The Butterbur - Noctuidae - Hydraecia petasitis

73.124 BF2362 – The Butterbur – Noctuidae – Hydraecia petasitis

The Butterbur – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Hydraecia petasitis – colour code • STATUS – An uncommon species and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Likely to be found wherever the food plant has ...

73.126 BF2358 - Saltern Ear - Noctuidae - Amphipoea fucosa

73.126 BF2358 – Saltern Ear – Noctuidae – Amphipoea fucosa

Saltern Ear – Noctuidae –Xyleninae – Amphipoea fucosa – colour code • STATUS – A very rare county species and current status uncertain. First and only county record was 28th August 1993, ...

73.127 BF2357 - Large Ear - Noctuidae - Amphipoea lucens

73.127 BF2357 – Large Ear – Noctuidae – Amphipoea lucens

Large Ear – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Amphipoea lucens – colour code • STATUS – A resident that appears to be locally common and widely distributed and primarily across the upland moors ...

73.128 BF2360 - Ear Moth - Noctuidae - Amphipoea oculea

73.128 BF2360 – Ear Moth – Noctuidae – Amphipoea oculea

Ear Moth – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Amphipoea oculea – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found most frequently in the lowland areas ...

73.131 BF2353 - Flounced Rustic - Noctuidae - Luperina testacea

73.131 BF2353 – Flounced Rustic – Noctuidae – Luperina testacea

Flounced Rustic  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Luperina testacea – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Although found in all areas of the ...

73.134 BF2375 - Large Wainscot - Noctuidae - Rhizedra lutosa

73.134 BF2375 – Large Wainscot – Noctuidae – Rhizedra lutosa

Large Wainscot – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Rhizedra lutosa – colour code •• STATUS – A nationally vulnerable species and a resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. A reed-bed species ...

73.136 BF2369 - Bulrush Wainscot - Noctuidae - Nonagria typhae

73.136 BF2369 – Bulrush Wainscot – Noctuidae – Nonagria typhae

Bulrush Wainscot – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Nonagria typhae – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found in river valleys throughout the ...

73.137 BF2377 - Fen Wainscot - Noctuidae - Arenostola phragmitidis

73.137 BF2377 – Fen Wainscot – Noctuidae – Arenostola phragmitidis

Fen Wainscot – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Arenostola phragmitidis – colour code • STATUS – A rare and localised species in Derbyshire, (last recorded in 2024) and a  new colonist to the ...

73.139 BF2370 - Twin-spotted Wainscot - Noctuidae - Lenisa geminipuncta

73.139 BF2370 – Twin-spotted Wainscot – Noctuidae – Lenisa geminipuncta

Twin-spotted Wainscot – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Lenisa geminipuncta – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded August 2024 – A new species for Derbyshire, 13th August 2016, when 6 were seen ...

73.141 BF2371 - Brown-veined Wainscot - Noctuidae - Archanara dissoluta

73.141 BF2371 – Brown-veined Wainscot – Noctuidae – Archanara dissoluta

Brown-veined Wainscot – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Archanara dissoluta – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. A reed bed species being a relict ...

73.142 BF2379 - Small Rufous - Noctuidae - Coenobia rufa

73.142 BF2379 – Small Rufous – Noctuidae – Coenobia rufa

Small Rufous – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Coenobia rufa – colour code • STATUS – Last Recorded July 2024 – From reports during 2024, the moth seems to be well established in ...

73.144 BF2350 - Small Wainscot - Noctuidae - Denticucullus pygmina

73.144 BF2350 – Small Wainscot – Noctuidae – Denticucullus pygmina

Small Wainscot  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Denticucullus pygmina – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Present in small numbers across the ...

73.147 BF2345 - Small Dotted Buff - Noctuidae - Photedes minima

73.147 BF2345 – Small Dotted Buff – Noctuidae – Photedes minima

Small Dotted Buff  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae– Photedes minima – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Present in all areas of the ...

73.151 BF2373 - Webb's Wainscot - Noctuidae - Globia sparganii

73.151 BF2373 – Webb’s Wainscot – Noctuidae – Globia sparganii

Webb’s Wainscot – Noctuidae – Xyleninae– Globia sparganii – colour code • STATUS – Last Record 2024 – Not listed or recorded in the county in Harrison & Sterling (1988). This ...

73.153 BF2332 - Union Rustic - Noctuidae - Pabulatrix pabulatricula

73.153 BF2332 – Union Rustic – Noctuidae – Pabulatrix pabulatricula

Union Rustic – Noctuidae –Xyleninae – Pabulatrix pabulatricula – colour code • STATUS – Extinct as a British species – 1 Derbyshire record from 1846. The last British record was from Hertfordshire ...

73.154 BF2330 - Dusky Brocade - Noctuidae - Apamea remissa

73.154 BF2330 – Dusky Brocade – Noctuidae – Apamea remissa

Dusky Brocade  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Apamea remissa – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. It is present in all areas ...

73.155 BF2327 - Clouded Brindle - Noctuidae - Apamea epomidion

73.155 BF2327 – Clouded Brindle – Noctuidae – Apamea epomidion

Clouded Brindle  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Apamea epomidion – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. It is a lowland species and ...

73.156 BF2326 - Clouded-bordered Brindle - Noctuidae - Apamea crenata

73.156 BF2326 – Clouded-bordered Brindle – Noctuidae – Apamea crenata

Clouded-bordered Brindle  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae– Apamea crenata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is fairly common and widely distributed, present in all areas of the county, especially on ...

73.157 BF2333 - Large Nutmeg - Noctuidae - Apamea anceps

73.157 BF2333 – Large Nutmeg – Noctuidae – Apamea anceps

Large Nutmeg  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Apamea anceps – colour code • STATUS – In 1986 described as a rare vagrant to Derbyshire. A species that appears to now be a ...

73.158 BF2334 - Rustic Shoulder-knot - Noctuidae - Apamea sordens

73.158 BF2334 – Rustic Shoulder-knot – Noctuidae – Apamea sordens

Rustic Shoulder-knot  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Apamea sordens – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is generally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Present in all areas of the ...

73.159 BF2331 - Small Clouded Brindle - Noctuidae - Apamea unanimis

73.159 BF2331 – Small Clouded Brindle – Noctuidae – Apamea unanimis

Small Clouded Brindle  – Noctuidae –  Xyleninae – Apamea unanimis – colour code • STATUS – A resident that, although widely distributed, it is generally uncommon in Derbyshire. Recorded in very small ...

73.160 BF2335 - Slender Brindle - Noctuidae - Apamea scolopacina

73.160 BF2335 – Slender Brindle – Noctuidae – Apamea scolopacina

Slender Brindle  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Apamea scolopacina – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Strongly associated with areas of ancient broad-leaved ...

73.162 BF2321 - Dark Arches - Noctuidae - Apamea monoglypha

73.162 BF2321 – Dark Arches – Noctuidae – Apamea monoglypha

Dark Arches  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Apamea monogylpha – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is very common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. One of the most abundant species ...

73.163 BF2322 - Light Arches - Noctuidae - Apamea lithoxylaea

73.163 BF2322 – Light Arches – Noctuidae – Apamea lithoxylaea

Light Arches  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Apamea lithoxylaea – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Present in all areas of the ...

73.164 BF2323 - Reddish Light Arches - Noctuidae - Apamea sublustris

73.164 BF2323 – Reddish Light Arches – Noctuidae – Apamea sublustris

Reddish Light Arches – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Apamea sublustris – colour code • STATUS –  A quite remarkable record of a Reddish Light Arches was trapped overnight, 30th June/1st July 2023, ...

73.165 BF2329 - The Confused - Noctuidae - Apamea furva

73.165 BF2329 – The Confused – Noctuidae – Apamea furva

The Confused – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Apamea furva – colour code • STATUS – Widely distributed throughout the Peak District area of Derbyshire and fairly common in the upland region of ...

73.168 BF2336 - Double Lobed - Noctuidae - Apamea ophlogramma

73.168 BF2336 – Double Lobed – Noctuidae – Apamea ophlogramma

Double Lobed  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Apamea ophlogramma – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. A very scarce species in the county ...

73.169 BF2343 - Common Rustic - Noctuidae - Mesapamea secalis

73.169 BF2343 – Common Rustic – Noctuidae – Mesapamea secalis

Common Rustic  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Mesapamea secalis – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. It is a common moth throughout the ...

73.170 BF2343a - Lesser Common Rustic - Noctuidae - Mesapamea didyma

73.170 BF2343a – Lesser Common Rustic – Noctuidae – Mesapamea didyma

Lesser Common Rustic  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Mesapamea didyma – colour code • STATUS – A resident whose current status is uncertain in Derbyshire. It is thought to be widely ...

73.171 BF2342 - Rosy Minor - Noctuidae - Litoligia literosa

73.171 BF2342 – Rosy Minor – Noctuidae – Litoligia literosa

Rosy Minor  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Litoligia literosa – colour code • STATUS – A species that is widely distributed and fairly common in most areas of Derbyshire. Present in low ...

73.172 BF2341 - Cloaked Minor - Noctuidae - Mesoligia furuncula

73.172 BF2341 – Cloaked Minor – Noctuidae – Mesoligia furuncula

Cloaked Minor  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Mesoligia furuncula – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common in the lowland areas of Derbyshire. Absent from the north of ...

73.173 BF2337 - Marbled Minor - Noctuidae - Oligia strigilis

73.173 BF2337 – Marbled Minor – Noctuidae – Oligia strigilis

Marbled Minor  – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Oligia strigilis – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Well represented across the county but separation ...