3.001 BF0015 – Orange Swift – Hepialidae – Triodia sylvina
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3.002 BF0017 – Common Swift – Hepialidae – Korscheltellus lupulina
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3.003 BF0018 – Map-winged Swift – Hepialidae – Korscheltellus fusconebulosa
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3.004 BF0016 – Gold Swift – Hepialidae – Phymatopus hecta
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3.005 BF0014 – Ghost Moth – Hepialidae – Hepialus humuli
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50.001 BF162 – Goat Moth – Cossidae – Cossus cossus
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50.002 BF0161 – Leopard Moth – Cossidae – Zeuzerinae – Zeuzera pyrina
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52.002 BF0370 – Hornet Moth – Sesiidae – Sesia apiformis
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52.003 BF0371 – Lunar Hornet Moth – Sesiidae – Sesia bembeciformis
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52.006 BF0375 – White-barred Clearwing – Sesiidae – Synanthedon spheciformis
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52.007 BF0381 – Large Red-belted Clearwing – Sesiidae – Synanthedon culiciformis
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52.008 BF0380 – Red-tipped Clearwing – Sesiidae – Synanthedon formicaeformis
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52.012 BF0374 – Yellow-legged Clearwing – Sesiidae – Synanthedon vespiformis
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52.013 BF0373 – Currant Clearwing – Sesiidae – Synanthedon tipuliformis
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52.014 BF0382 – Six-belted Clearwing – Sesiidae – Bembecia ichneumoniformis
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54.002 BF0163 – The Forester – Zygaenidae – Adscita statices
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54.003 BF0164 – Cistus Forester – Zygaenidae – Adscita geryon
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54.008 BF0169 – Six-spot Burnet – Zygaenidae – Zygaena filipendulae
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54.009 BF0171 – Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet – Zygaenidae – Zygaena lonicerae
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65.001 BF1645 – Scalloped Hook-tip – Drepanidae – Falcaria lacertinaria
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65.002 BF1646 – Oak Hook-tip – Drepanidae – Watsonalla binaria
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65.003 BF1647 – Barred Hook-tip – Drepanidae – Watsonalla cultraria
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65.005 BF1648 – Pebble Hook-tip – Drepanidae – Drepana falcataria
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65.007 BF1651 – Chinese Character – Drepanidae – Cilix glaucata
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65.008 BF1652 – Peach Blossom – Drepanidae – Thyatira batis
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65.009 BF1653 – Buff Arches – Drepanidae – Habrosyne pyritoides
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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
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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
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65.015 BF1660 – Frosted Green – Drepanidae – Polyploca ridens
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65.016 BF1659 – Yellow Horned – Drepanidae – Achlya flavicornis
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66.001 BF1631 – December Moth – Lasiocampidae – Poecilocampa populi
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66.002 BF1632 – Pale Eggar – Lasiocampidae – Trichiura crataegi
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66.003 BF1634 – The Lackey – Lasiocampidae – Malacosoma neustria
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66.005 BF1633 – Small Eggar – Lasiocampidae – Eriogaster lanestris
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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
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66.010 BF1640 – The Drinker – Lasiocampidae – Euthrix potatoria
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66.012 BF1640 – The Lappet – Lasiocampidae – Gastropacha quercifolia
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68.001 BF1643 – Emperor Moth – Saturniidae – Saturnia pavonia
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69.001 BF1979 – Lime Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Mimas tiliae
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69.002 BF1980 – Eyed Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Smerinthus ocellata
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69.003 BF1981 – Poplar Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Laothoe populi
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69.004 BF1972 – Convolvulus Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Agrius convolvuli
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69.005 BF1973 – Death’s-head Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Acherontia atropos
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69.006 BF1976- Privet Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Sphinx ligustri
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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
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69.010 BF1984 – Hummingbird Hawk Moth – Sphingidae – Macroglossum stellatarum
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69.011 BF1985 – Oleander Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Daphnis nerii
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69.014 BF1987 – Bedstraw Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Hyles gallii
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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
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
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69.018 BF1993 – Silver-striped Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Hippotion celerio
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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
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
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70.009 BF1709 – Satin Wave – Geometridae – Idaea subsericeata
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70.011 BF1708 – Single Dotted Wave – Geometridae – Idaea dimidiata
Single Dotted Wave – Geometridae – Sterrhinaer – Idaea dimidiata – colour code • STATUS – Resident in Derbyshire, appears to be wide spread and generally common throughout the county. ID POINTERS ...
70.012 BF1711 – Treble Brown Spot – Geometridae – Idaea trigeminata
Treble Brown Spot – Geometridae – Sterrhinaer – Idaea trigeminata – colour code • STATUS – Current status unknown possibly a vagrant – 1 record in 1980. During recent moth record verification, ...
70.013 BF1702 – Small Fan-footed Wave – Geometridae – Idaea biselata
Small Fan-footed Wave – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Idaea biselata – colour code • STATUS – Resident in Derbyshire, locally common and widely distributed. Most common at a few localities in ...
70.015 BF1712 – Small Scallop – Geometridae – Idaea emarginata
Small Scallop – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Idaea emarginata – colour code • STATUS – A resident in Derbyshire, that is scarce and very locally distributed through the Trent Valley area. ID POINTERS ...
70.016 BF1713 – Riband Wave – Geometridae – Idaea aversata
Riband Wave – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Idaea aversata – colour code • STATUS – A common resident in Derbyshire, being wide spread and the most common of the waves occurring ...
70.018 BF1715 – Plain Wave – Geometridae – Idaea straminata
Plain Wave – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Idaea straminata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded in 2023 – A species that seems to be very scarce and locally distributed ...
70.022 BF1688 – Tawny Wave – Geometridae -Scopula rubiginata
Tawny Wave – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Scopula rubiginata – colour code • STATUS – A rare vagrant with only 1 Derbyshire record in 1985 ID POINTERS – Fairly diagnostic. A reddish-brown ...
70.023 BF1689 – Mullein Wave – Geometridae – Scopula marginepunctata
Mullein Wave – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Scopula marginepunctata – colour code •• STATUS – Last recorded 8th September 2023 – A possible immigrant. First recorded in Derbyshire 1995 from Chesterfield. ...
70.024 BF1690 – Small Blood-vein – Geometridae – Scopula imitaria
Small Blood-vein – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Scopula imitaria – colour code • STATUS – Resident in Derbyshire, widespread but generally local. Where it does exist it is fairly common. May ...
70.025 BF1692 – Lesser Cream Wave – Geometridae – Scopula immutata
Lesser Cream Wave – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Scopula immutata – colour code • STATUS – Current status uncertain but thought to be uncommon and locally distributed at low density in old ...
70.026 BF1694 – Smoky Wave – Geometridae – Scopula ternata
Smoky Wave – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Scopula ternata – colour code • STATUS – Fairly common locally on the upland areas of north Derbyshire ID POINTERS – This Scopula species doesn’t show ...
70.027 BF1693 – Cream Wave – Geometridae – Scopula floslactata
Cream Wave – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Scopula floslactata – colour code • STATUS – Generally scarce and locally distributed in the county at a few locations in the Trent Valley, Derwent ...
70.029 BF1682 – Blood-vein – Geometridae – Timandra comae
Blood-vein – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Timandra comae – colour code • STATUS – A resident species being fairly common and widely distributed in lowland Derbyshire. Recorded annually but becomes progressively ...
70.031 BF1676 – The Mocha – Geometridae – Cyclophora annularia
The Mocha – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Cyclophora annularia – colour code • STATUS – Thought to be extinct in the county – 1 record in 1915 ID POINTERS – FLIGHT PERIOD – IMAGES ...
70.032 BF1677 – Birch Mocha – Geometridae – Cyclophora albipunctata
Birch Mocha – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Cyclophora albipunctata – colour code • STATUS – Most probably extinct as a Derbyshire species. Only 1 known locality has been recorded in the county. ...
70.033 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
Maiden’s Blush – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Cyclophora punctaria – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024 – A resident, but one that is now rare to scarce and localised ...
70.037 BF1681 – Clay Triple-lines – Geometridae – Cyclophora linearia
Clay Triple-lines – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Cyclophora linearia – colour code • STATUS – Last reported 2024. A scarce to rare species in Derbyshire. Prior to 1985 only four records. ...
70.038 BF1716 – The Vestal – Geometridae – Rhodometra sacraria
The Vestal – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Rhodometra sacraria – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded in September 2023. A rare immigrant to Derbyshire. This specimen, trapped in Sept 2006 ...
70.040 BF173 – Lead Belle – Geometridae – Scotopteryx mucronata
Lead Belle – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Scotopteryx mucronata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, scarce and uncommon in Derbyshire. Last recorded May 2018. ID POINTERS – Confusion species is ...
70.041 BF1734 – July Belle – Geometridae – Scotopteryx luridata
July Belle – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Scotopteryx luridata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, widely distributed and fairly uncommon at a local level, but scarce to absent in ...
70.043 BF1731 – Chalk Carpet – Geometridae – Scotopteryx bipunctaria
Chalk Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Scotopteryx bipunctaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, restricted to Mountain Limestone where it is fairly common at low density. ID POINTERS – ...
70.045 BF1732 – Shaded Broad-bar – Geometridae – Scoptopteryx chenopodiata
Shaded Broad-bar – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Scoptopteryx chenopodiata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Found throughout the county but in largest numbers ...
70.046 BF1719 – Oblique Carpet – Geometridae – Orthonama vittata
Oblique Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Orthonama vittata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 29th May 2022 – A very rare moth in Derbyshire, thought to be an ...
70.047 BF1720 – The Gem – Geometridae – Orthonama obstipata
The Gem – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Orthonama obstipata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded October 2024 – A very rare immigrant to Derbyshire. This specimen was trapped in ...
70.048 BF1723 – Red Carpet – Geometridae – Xanthorhoe decoloraria
Red Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Xanthorhoe decoloraria – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded August 2022 – A resident that is uncommon and confined to the highest altitudes ...
70.049 BF1728 – Garden Carpet – Geometridae – Xanthorhoe fluctuata
Garden Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Xanthorhoe fluctuata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Sometimes found in large numbers and often ...
70.050 BF1721 – Balsam Carpet – Geometridae – Xanthorhoe biriviata
Balsam Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Xanthorhoe biriviata – colour code • STATUS – The status is uncertain and it is probably extinct or a rare vagrant. Only 1 record ...
70.051 BF1724 – Red Twin-spot Carpet – Geometridae – Xanthorhoe spadicearia
Red Twin-spot Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Xanthorhoe spadiceraria – colour code • STATUS – Last reported 2024 – A resident species that is on the decline. Small populations exist ...
70.052 BF1725 – Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet – Geometridae – Xanthorhoe ferrugata
Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Xanthorhoe ferrugata – colour code •• STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and locally uncommon throughout Derbyshire. However it is listed ...
70.053 BF1722 – Flame Carpet – Geometridae – Xanthorhoe designata
Flame Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Xanthorhoe designata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and fairly common in scattered localities throughout Derbyshire. Mainly recorded from ...
70.054 BF1727 – Silver-ground Carpet – Geometridae – Xanthorhoe montanata
Silver-ground Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Xanthorhoe montanata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Sometimes found in large numbers and often ...
70.055 BF1726 – Large Twin-spot Carpet – Geometridae – Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata
Large Twin-spot Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata – colour code • STATUS – Since the first record in 1970, the current status of this species in Derbyshire is ...
70.057 BF1735 – Ruddy Carpet – Geometridae – Catarhoe rubidata
Ruddy Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Catarhoe rubidata – colour code • STATUS – Current status is uncertain but is thought to be now extinct in the county. Only Derbyshire ...
70.059 BF1742 – Yellow Shell – Geometridae – Camptogramma bilineata
Yellow Shell – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Camptogramma bilineata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, but not generally common. It is widely distributed throughout Derbyshire and is recorded ...
70.060 BF1737 – Small Argent & Sable – Geometridae – Epirrhoe tristata
Small Argent & Sable – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Epirrhoe tristata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024 – A resident species, found on the upland moors at very few ...
70.061 BF1738 – Common Carpet – Geometridae – Epirrhoe alternata
Common Carpet – Geometridae – Larrentiinae – Epirrhoe alternata alternata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Occurs in all areas of the ...
70.063 BF1740 – Galium Carpet – Geometridae – Epirrhoe galiata
Galium Carpet – Geometridae – Larrentiinae – Epirrhoe galiata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded October 2023 – A resident species, that is locally and thinly distributed at a ...
70.064 BF1793 – Cloaked Carpet – Geometridae – Euphyia biangulata
Cloaked Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Euphyia biangulata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded July 2022 – Hathersage – First recorded in Derbyshire 9th August 2002 at Froggatt, ...
70.066 BF1746 – Shoulder Stripe – Geometridae – Anticlea badiata
Shoulder Stripe – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Anticlea badiata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, but locally common. It is widely distributed throughout Derbyshire and is fairly common ...
70.067 BF1747 – The Streamer – Geometridae – Anticlea derivata
The Streamer – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Anticlea derivata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, generally uncommon and local in its distribution in Derbyshire. It is mainly found ...
70.068 BF1748 – Beautiful Carpet – Geometridae – Mesoleuca albicillata
Beautiful Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Mesoleuca albicillata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, that is locally rare in Derbyshire. It is mainly found at scattered sites ...
70.069 BF1749 – Dark Spinach – Geometridae – Pelurga comitata
Dark Spinach – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Pelurga comitata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, that is locally rare in Derbyshire. It is mainly found at scattered sites in ...
70.070 BF1745 – The Mallow – Geometridae – Larentia clavaria
The Mallow – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Larentia clavaria – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2021 – A resident species, that is scarce but widely distributed across the south of ...
70.071 BF1743 – Yellow-ringed Carpet – Geometridae – Entephria flavicinctata
Yellow-ringed Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Entephria flavicinctata – colour code • STATUS – A former resident but now considered extinct in the county. Two specimens were caught in Dovedale in ...
70.072 BF1744 – Grey Mountain Carpet – Geometridae – Entephria caesiata
Grey Mountain Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Entephria caesiata – colour code • STATUS – Widely distributed on the upland moors of Derbyshire, where it is said to be locally fairly ...
70.074 BF1777 – July Highflyer – Geometridae – Hydriomena furcata
July Highflyer – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Hydriomena furcata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is locally uncommon and widely distributed in the county. Highest numbers seem ...
70.075 BF1778 – May Highflyer – Geometridae – Hydriomena impluviata
May Highflyer – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Hydriomena impluviata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is locally uncommon but widely distributed in the county. It is a ...
70.076 BF1779 – Ruddy Highflyer – Geometridae – Hydriomena ruberata
Ruddy Highflyer – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Hydriomena ruberata – colour coded • STATUS – Current status unknown but very few records, indicating it is either rare or under recorded. Plenty of ...
70.077 BF1767 – Pine Carpet – Geometridae – Pennithera firmata
Pine Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Pennithera firmata – colour code • STATUS – Latest records from Middleton-by-Youlgrave – 9/9/2021 & 1/9/2023 – Current status unknown. Assumed common where there ...
70.079 BF1769 – Spruce Carpet – Geometridae – Thera britannica
Spruce Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Thera britannica – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that was only first recorded in Derbyshire in 1991. By 1997 it had ...
70.081 BF1768 – Grey Pine Carpet – Geometridae – Thera obeliscata
Grey Pine Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Thera obeliscata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Most records come ...
70.082 BF1771 – Juniper Carpet – Geometridae – Thera juniperata
Juniper Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Thera juniperata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is locally distributed and in 1986 documented as uncommon. In 2008 documented ...
70.083 BF1771a – Cypress Carpet – Geometridae – Thera cupressata
Cypress Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Thera cupressata – colour code • • STATUS – Last recorded June 2020 – No previous records. The first county record, of this resident ...
70.084 BF1766 – Blue-bordered Carpet – Geometridae – Plemyria rubiginata
Blue-bordered Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Plemyria rubiginata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024. A resident species that is very uncommon and has a local distribution in ...
70.085 BF1765 – Barred Yellow – Geometridae – Cidaria fulvata
Barred Yellow – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Cidaria fulvata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is not common but widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Found mainly in southern ...
70.086 BF1773 – Broken-barred Carpet – Geometridae – Electrophaes corylata
Broken-barred Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Electrophaes corylata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is locally common and widely distributed in well wooded sites in the ...
70.087 BF1752 – Purple Bar – Geometridae – Cosmorhoe ocellata
Purple Bar – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Cosmorhoe ocellata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, that is widely distributed but generally uncommon in Derbyshire. It is mainly found ...
70.089 BF1754 – The Phoenix – Geometridae – Eulithis prunata
The Phoenix – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eulithis prunata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024 – A resident species, widely distributed but generally uncommon in Derbyshire. It is mainly ...
70.090 BF1755 – The Chevron – Geometridae – Eulithis testata
The Chevron – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eulithis testata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, widely distributed and locally common on the upland moors in Derbyshire, where it ...
70.091 BF1756 – Northern Spinach – Geometridae – Eulithis populata
Northern Spinach – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eulithis populata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, that is locally distributed, in Derbyshire. It has been recorded in all areas ...
70.092 BF1757 – The Spinach – Geometridae – Eulithis mellinata
The Spinach – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eulithis mellinata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, that is widely distributed but generally uncommon in Derbyshire. It is mainly found ...
70.093 BF1758 – Barred Straw – Geometridae – Eulithis pyraliata
Barred Straw – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eulithis pyraliata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. It inhabits all areas ...
70.094 BF759 – Small Phoenix – Geometridae – Ecliptolpera silaceata
Small Phoenix – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Ecliptopera silaceata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, that is found throughout the county. It is most common on the coal ...
70.095 BF1760 – Red-green Carpet – Geometridae – Chloroclysta siterata
Red-green Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Chloroclysta siterata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species with regular records since 1991-93. Since 1998 recorded as common with a good ...
70.096 BF1761 – Autumn Green Carpet – Geometridae – Chloroclysta miata
Autumn Green Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Chloroclysta miata – colour code • STATUS – Recorded in 2023 – A resident species which is locally distributed and generally uncommon in ...
70.097 BF1764 – Common Marbled Carpet – Geometridae – Dysstroma truncata
Common Marbled Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Dysstroma truncata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. ID POINTERS – Can be ...
70.098 BF1762 – Dark Marbled Carpet – Geometridae – Chloroclysta citrata
Dark Marbled Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Chloroclysta citrata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is not uncommon in local woodlands. The moth is well distributed ...
70.099 BF1774 – Beech-green Carpet – Geometridae – Colostygia olivata
Beech-green Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Colostygia olivata – colour code • STATUS – A former resident species that is now thought to be extinct in the county. 1 record ...
70.100 BF1776 – Green Carpet – Geometridae – Colostygia pectinararia
Green Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Colostygia pectinataria – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is locally common and widely distributed in the county. Highest numbers seem ...
70.101 BF1775 – Mottled Grey – Geometridae – Colostygia multistrigaria
Mottled Grey – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Colostygia multistrigaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is locally common and widely distributed and abundant in some parts of Derbyshire. ...
70.102 BF1753 – 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
Water Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Lampropteryx suffumata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, that is locally distributed and uncommon in Derbyshire. It is mainly found at ...
70.104 BF1751 – Devon Carpet – Geometridae – Lampropteryx otregiata
Devon Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Lampropteryx otregiata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded August 2024. The first record was one specimen in 1984 from a wood near ...
70.105 BF1800 – Northern Winter Moth – Geometridae – Operophtera fagata
Northern Winter Moth – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Operophtera fagata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common in Derbyshire. Found in all areas of the county, ...
70.106 BF1799 – Winter Moth – Geometridae – Operophtera brumata
Winter Moth – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Operophtera brumata – colour code • STATUS – A resident and present in all areas of Derbyshire. Common by woodlands and hedgerows. ID POINTERS – ...
70.107 BF1795 – November Moth – Geometridae – Epirrita dilutata
November Moth – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Epirrita dilutata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and well distributed throughout the county. Can be very common locally. ID POINTERS ...
70.108 BF1796 – Pale November Moth – Geometridae – Epirrita christyi
Pale November Moth – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Epirrita christyi – colour code • STATUS – The first positive Derbyshire record was identified on genitalia examination on 23rd September 2006 by ...
70.109 BF1797 – Autumnal Moth – Geometridae – Epirrita autumnata
Autumnal Moth – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Epirrita autumnata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally distributed and relatively uncommon. Probably due to the group of Epirritas ...
70.110 BF1798 – Small Autumnal Moth – Geometridae – Epirrita filigrammaria
Small Autumnal Moth – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Epirrita filigrammaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in upland areas of Derbyshire. The ...
70.111 BF1875 – Small White Wave – Geometridae – Asthena albulata
Small White Wave – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Asthena albulata – colour code • STATUS – An uncommon and locally distributed species in Derbyshire. Favours hazel scrub growing on the sides of limestone ...
70.112 BF1874 – Dingy Shell – Geometridae – Euchoeca nebulata
Dingy Shell – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Euchoeca nebulata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. It seems to be getting very ...
70.113 BF1877 – Waved Carpet – Geometridae – Hydrelia sylvata
Waved Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Hydrelia sylvata – colour code • STATUS – A former resident that is now thought to be extinct in the county. Last records 1915 & 1931. ID ...
70.114 BF1876 – Small Yellow Wave – Geometridae – Hydrelia flammeolaria
Small Yellow Wave – Gemoetridae – Larentiinae – Hydrelia flammeolaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is very scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire. The moth seems ...
70.115 BF1873 – Welsh Wave – Geometridae – Venusia cambrica
Welsh Wave – Gemoetridae – Larentiinae – Venusia cambrica – colour code • STATUS – Latest record 2023 – A resident that is fairly common in the woodlands of the upland ...
70.116 BF1872 – Blomer’s Rivulet – Geometridae – Venusia blomeri
Blomer’s Rivulet – Gemoetridae – Larentiinae – Venusia blomeri – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024 – Rare and local in Derbyshire being known only from a few sites ...
70.118 BF1791 – Brown Scallop- Geometridae – Philereme vetulata
Brown Scallop – Gemoetridae – Larentiinae – Philereme vetulata – colour code • STATUS – Added to the county list in 1986. Uncommon and locally distributed. One trapped in a Sandiacre ...
70.119 BF1792 – Dark Umber – Geometridae – Philereme transversata
Dark Umber – Gemoetridae – Larentiinae – Philereme transversata – colour code • STATUS – Uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Primarily found in the Carboniferous Limestone Dales. ID POINTERS – Usually a dark ...
70.120 BF1787 – Argent & Sable – Geometridae – Rheumaptera hastata
Argent & Sable – Gemoetridae – Larentiinae – Rheumaptera hastata – colour code • STATUS – A resident with a very restricted distribution in Derbyshire, being known only from a handful of ...
70.121 BF1789 – Scallop Shell – Geometridae – Hydria undulata
Scallop Shell – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Hydria undulata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded June 2024 – A resident but locally distributed and scarce in the county. First recorded in ...
70.122 BF1788 – Scarce Tissue – Geometridae – Hydria cervinalis
Scarce Tissue – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Hydria cervinalis – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2014 – Locally distributed and appears to be a rare species now, with very few ...
70.123 BF1790 – The Tissue – Geometridae – Triphosa dubitata
The Tissue – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Triphosa dubitata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024 – A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in north-west Derbyshire. Mainly recorded, ...
70.126 BF1781 – Small Waved Umber – Geometridae – Horisme vitalbata
Small Waved Umber – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Horisme vitalbata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded June 2022. Locally uncommon – One known locality in Derbyshire, from 1986 – a ...
70.127 BF1782 – The Fern – Geometridae – Horisme tersata
The Fern – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Horisme tersata – colour code • STATUS: Very rare and locally distributed in Derbyshire – probably only known from one locality. ID POINTERS – FLIGHT PERIOD – ...
70.128 BF1784 – Pretty Chalk Carpet – Geometridae – Melanthia procellata
Pretty Chalk Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Melanthia procellata – colour code • STATUS: Latest record away from the known recording site – June 20th 2023 – There is only ...
70.129 BF1863 – Dentated Pug – Geometridae – Anticollix sparsata
Dentated Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Anticollix sparsata – colour code • STATUS – A local and Nationally Scarce species – Believed to be extinct in Derbyshire – 1 record ...
70.130 BF1870 – Chimney Sweeper – Geometridae – Odezia atrata
Chimney Sweeper – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Odezia atrata – colour code • STATUS – Widely distributed and locally common, in the Trent valley and especially in the limestone areas of ...
70.131 BF1809 – Twin-spot Carpet – Geometridae – Mesotype didymata
Twin-spot Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Mesotype didymata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Most frequent in the upland ...
70.132 BF1802 – Rivulet – Geometridae – Perizoma affinitata
Rivulet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Perizoma affinitata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found in all areas, favouring primary ...
70.133 BF1803 – Small Rivulet – Geometridae – Perizoma alchemillata
Small Rivulet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Perizoma alchemillata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. The highest numbers are found ...
70.134 BF1804 – Barred Rivulet – Geometridae – Perizoma bifaciata
Barred Rivulet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Perizoma bifaciata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally rare, possible a vagrant, in Derbyshire. Only 2 records – 1980 ...
70.137 BF1807 – Grass Rivulet – Geometridae – Perizoma albulata
Grass Rivulet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Perizoma albulata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally distributed and uncommon in Derbyshire. Most colonies have disappeared due to ...
70.138 BF1808 – Sandy Carpet – Geometridae – Perizoma flavofasciata
Sandy Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Perizoma flavofasciata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is local and can be common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. It is ...
70.139 BF1801 – Barred Carpet – Geometridae – Perizoma taeniata
Barred Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Perizoma taeniata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is extremely rare in Derbyshire and only found from only one maybe two ...
70.141 BF1862 – Double-striped Pug – Geometridae – Gymnoscellis rufifasciata
Double-striped Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Gymnoscellis rufifasciata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is locally distributed and generally uncommon throughout Derbyshire. Seems to be well ...
70.142 BF1858 – V Pug – Geometridae – Chloroclystis v-ata
V Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Chloroclystis v-ata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species, widely distributed but generally uncommon throughout Derbyshire. Recorded in small numbers each year. ID ...
70.143 BF1859 – Sloe Pug – Geometridae – Pasiphila chloerata
Sloe Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Pasiphila chloerata – colour code • STATUS – Latest record – July 2023, Cromford, is probably the first record in a number of years ...
70.144 BF1860 – Green Pug – Geometridae – Pasiphila rectangulata
Green Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Pasiphila rectangulata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is fairly common and well distributed throughout Derbyshire. ID POINTERS – This pug ...
70.145 BF1861 – Bilberry Pug – Geometridae – Larentinae – Pasiphila debiliata
Bilberry Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Pasiphila debiliata – colour code • STATUS – Latest record July 2024 – A new species for the county, with 2 specimens netted during ...
70.146 BF1813 – Haworth’s Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia haworthiata
Haworth’s Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia haworthiata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded Findern July 2021. A resident but locally distributed and uncommon in Derbyshire. It was ...
70.147 BF1811 – Slender Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia tenuiata
Slender Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia tenuiata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2023 – A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Very few ...
70.148 BF1812 – Maple Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia inturbata
Maple Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia inturbata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 10th August 2023. A nationally local species and current status in Derbyshire is probably ...
70.150 BF1816 – Toadflax Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia linariata
Toadflax Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia linariata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally distributed and uncommon. ID POINTERS – Similar to Foxglove Pug, this species ...
70.151 BF1817 – Foxglove Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia pulchellata
Foxglove Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia pulchellata – colour code • STATUS – A resident but locally common species and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. The main populations are located ...
70.153 BF1814 – Lead-coloured Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia plumbeolata
Lead-coloured Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia plumbeolata – colour code • STATUS – Thought to be extinct in the county. Food plant is Common Cow Wheat so a lack ...
70.154 BF1822 – Marsh Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia pygmaeata
Marsh Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia pygmaeata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Has only been recorded from a few ...
70.155 BF1823 – Netted Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia venosata
Netted Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia venosata – colour code • STATUS – Uncommon and very locally distributed in small populations. During period 2013 – 2019 only three reported ...
70.156 BF1852 – Brindled Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia abbreviata
Brindled Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia abbreviata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species found throughout Derbyshire. Although widely distributed it is general and locally not uncommon. ...
70.157 BF1853 – Oak-tree Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia dodoneata
Oak-tree Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia dodoneata – colour code • STATUS – Added to the county list in 1973 – A resident that is scarce and locally distributed. ID ...
70.158 BF1854 – Juniper Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia pusillata
Juniper Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia pusillata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species widely distributed and locally common throughout Derbyshire. Predominantly located in parks and gardens ...
70.159 BF1855 – Cypress Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia phoeniceata
Cypress Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia phoeniceata – colour code •• STATUS – Latest record 2024 – A record of this species has recently appeared on iRecord and has ...
70.160 BF1835 – White-spotted Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia tripunctaria
White-spotted Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia tripunctaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident and widely distributed species that is not uncommon in Derbyshire. More abundant in the ...
70.161 BF1851 – Golden-rod Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia virgaureata
Golden-rod Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia virgaureata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed across Derbyshire and is not uncommon. Most examples are of ...
70.162 BF1857 – Dwarf Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia tantillaria
Dwarf Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia tantillaria – colour code • STATUS – Locally uncommon to rare, usually encountered near or in coniferous plantations across the county. ID POINTERS – ...
70.163 BF1856 – Larch Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia lariciata
Larch Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia lariciata – colour code • STATUS – Uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Very few county records of this species. Last recorded in ...
70.164 BF1824 – Pauper (Fletcher’s) Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia egenaria
Pauper (Fletcher’s) Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia egenaria – colour code • STATUS – Latest record 2024 – First recorded in Derbyshire 27.5.2002 at Matlock, then several recorded from ...
70.165 BF1845 – Pimpinel Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia pimpinellata
Pimpinel Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia pimpinellata – colour code • STATUS – Current status appears to be rare to uncommon and locally distributed, being restricted to the Carboniferous ...
70.166 BF1842 – Plain Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia simpliciata
Plain Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia simpliciata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024 – A resident species that is scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Found ...
70.168 BF1846 – Narrow-winged Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia nanata
Narrow-winged Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia nanata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed across the moorlands of Derbyshire, favours heather which is the food ...
70.169 BF1848 – Angle-barred Pug (Ash Pug) – Geometridae – Eupithecia innotata f. fraxinata
Angle-barred Pug (Ash Pug) – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia innotata form fraxinata. – colour code • STATUS – No longer regarded as a separate species but a form of Angle-barred Pug. ...
70.171 BF1844 – Ochreous Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia indigata
Ochreous Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia indigata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024. A resident that is very scarce and locally distributed in the county. ID POINTERS ...
70.172 BF1843 – Thyme Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia distinctaria
Thyme Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia distinctaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is scarce to locally common in the limestone dales. Possibly under recorded. ID POINTERS ...
70.173 BF1825 – Lime-speck Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia centaureata
Lime-speck Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupitheica centaureata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is locally common and widespread throughout Derbyshire. Generally recorded from the south ...
70.175 BF1826 – Triple-spotted Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia trisignaria
Triple-spotted Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia trisignaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident that has become very scarce in fact rare, with very few records in recent ...
70.176 BF1827 – Freyer’s Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia intricata
Freyer’s Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia intricata – colour code • STATUS – A resident in Derbyshire and a species which seems to have increased in distribution, following the first ...
70.177 BF1828 – Satyr Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia satyrata
Satyr Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia satyrata – colour code • STATUS – Last Recorded June 2024 – Uncertain and probably a very rare species in the county. One ...
70.179 BF1830 – Wormwood Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia absinthiata
Wormwood Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia absinthiata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species and widely distributed and locally common throughout Derbyshire. Recorded from all areas of ...
70.181 BF1821 – Valerian Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia valerianata
Valerian Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia valerianata – colour code • STATUS – Uncertain and probably uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire.. Recent record is of one trapped at ...
70.182 BF1832 – Currant Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia assimilata
Currant Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia assimilata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and locally common throughout Derbyshire. Recorded from all areas of ...
70.183 BF1834 – Common Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia vulgata
Common Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia vulgata – colour code • STATUS – A resident and widely distributed species, that is locally common in Derbyshire. Largest numbers have been ...
70.184 BF1819 – Mottled Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia exiguata
Mottled Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia exiguata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Has been recorded from all areas except the ...
70.187 BF1838 – Tawny Speckled Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia icterata
Tawny Speckled Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia icterata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species widely distributed and generally locally common throughout Derbyshire. Greatest densities are found ...
70.188 BF1839 – Bordered Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia succenturiata
Bordered Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia succenturiata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is fairly common locally in lowland areas of Derbyshire. Absent from the ...
70.190 BF1837 – Grey Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia subfuscata
Grey Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia subfuscata – colour code • STATUS – A resident and widely distributed species that is not uncommon across Derbyshire. Probably under recorded as ...
70.191 BF1866 – Manchester Treble-bar – Geometridae – Carsia sororiata
Manchester Treble-bar – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Carsia sororiata – colour code • STATUS – No longer present in the county – 1 record from 1889. ID POINTERS – FLIGHT PERIOD – IMAGES – ...
70.192 BF1867 – Treble-bar – Geometridae – Aplocera plagiata
Treble-bar – Geometridae Larentiinae – Aplocera plagiata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is generally uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Most frequently found in the dales ...
70.193 BF1868 – Lesser Treble-bar – Geometridae – Aplocera efformata
Lesser Treble-bar – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Aplocera efformat – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 8/8/2024 – Cromford – A resident species that has become locally scarce, with most ...
70.195 BF1864 – The Streak – Geometridae – Chesias legatella
The Streak – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Chesias legatella – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded October 2023 – A resident may be widely distributed but local, where the larval food ...
70.198 BF1879 – The Seraphim – Geometridae – Lobophora halterata
The Seraphim – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Lobophora halterata – colour code • STATUS – A very localised species that is thinly distributed in Derbyshire. Favours ancient woodland sites where Aspen grows. ...
70.200 BF1883 – Yellow-barred Brindle – Geometridae – Acasis viretata
Yellow-barred Brindle – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Acasis viretata – colour code • STATUS – Added to the county list in 1973. In 1983 reported as very scarce and local throughout Derbyshire. ...
70.202 BF1881 – Early Tooth-striped – Geometridae – Trichopteryx carpinata
Early Tooth-striped – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Trichopteryx carpinata – colour code • STATUS – A woodland species only added to the county list in 1990. Now regarded as a common moth ...
70.203 BF1661 – Orange Underwing – Geometridae – Archiearis parthenias
Orange Underwing – Geometridae – Archiearinae – Archiearis parthenias – colour code • STATUS – A beautiful spring moth that is widely distributed in Derbyshire and locally common wherever there are ...
70.205 BF1884 – The Magpie – Geometridae – Abraxas grossulariata
The Magpie – Geometridae – Ennominae – Abraxas grossulariata – colour code • STATUS – Has become scarce to uncommon in recent years. A species that was once locally common and ...
70.206 BF1885 – Clouded Magpie – Geometridae – Abraxas sylvata
Clouded Magpie – Geometridae – Ennominae – Abraxas sylvata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that has become scarce and uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Favours woodland areas ...
70.207 BF1887 – Clouded Border – Geometridae – Lomaspilis marginata
Clouded Border – Geometridae – Ennominae – Lomaspilis marginata – colour code • STATUS – Widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. The main populations are associated with river valleys, amongst ...
70.208 BF1888 – Scorched Carpet – Geometridae – Ligdia adustata
Scorched Carpet – Geometridae – Ennominae – Ligdia adustata – colour code • STATUS – Latest record August 2024. A resident that is scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire. ID POINTERS – Fairly ...
70.211 BF1889 – The Peacock Moth – Geometridae – Macaria notata
The Peacock Moth – Geometridae – Ennominae – Macaria notata – colour code • STATUS – Extremely rare and current status unknown- Latest record is of one recorded at Stonebroom on 15th ...
70.214 BF1893 – Tawny-barred Angle – Geometridae – Macaria liturata
Tawny-barred Angle – Geometridae – Ennominae – Macaria liturata – colour code • STATUS – Widely distributed and locally, fairly uncommon in Derbyshire. In recent years has become more common due ...
70.215 BF1897 – V Moth – Geometridae – Macaria wauaria
V Moth – Geometridae – Ennominae – Macaria wauaria – colour code • STATUS – Generally uncommon in Derbyshire, despite being recorded from all areas of the county. Associated with allotments and ...
70.217 BF1896 – Rannoch Looper – Geometridae – Macaria brunneata
Rannoch Looper – Geometridae – Ennominae – Macaria brunneata – colour code •• STATUS – As the name suggests this species is confined to the woodland areas of central Scotland. However it ...
70.218 BF1894 – Latticed Heath – Geometridae – Chiasmia clathrata
Latticed Heath – Geometridae – Ennominae – Chiasmia clathrata – colour code • STATUS – Although recorded from most area of Derbyshire, it is relatively uncommon and localised. The south of ...
70.221 BF1901 – Little Thorn – Geometridae – Cepphis advenaria
Little Thorn – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Cepphis advenaria – colour code • STATUS – Probably extinct in Derbyshire – last recorded in 1922 ID POINTERS – FLIGHT PERIOD – IMAGES – NO IMAGES ...
70.222 BF1902 – Brown Silver-line – Geometridae – Petrophora chlorosata
Brown Silver-line – Geometridae – Ennominae – Petrophora chlorosata – colour code • STATUS – Widely distributed and locally abundant.Occurs in all areas of the county and is particularly associated with woodlands ...
70.223 BF1903 – Barred Umber – Geometridae – Plagodis pulveraria
Barred Umber – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Plagodis pulveraria – colour code • • STATUS – Current status uncertain – either a rare resident or a vagrant. Last record 2008 ID POINTERS – ...
70.224 BF1904 – Scorched Wing – Geometridae – Plagodis dolabraria
Scorched Wing – Geometriae – Ennominae – Plagodis dolabraria – colour code • STATUS – A very attractive species but is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Most populations are found ...
70.226 BF1906 – Brimstone Moth – Geometridae – Opisthograptis luteolata
Brimstone Moth – Geometridae – Ennominae – Opisthograptis luteolata – colour code • STATUS – Resident, common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Largest populations are found in suburban areas. ID POINTERS – A ...
70.227 BF1907 – Bordered Beauty – Geometridae – Epione repandaria
Bordered Beauty – Geometridae – Ennominae – Epione repandaria – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded – July 2024 – A resident but scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Restricted ...
70.229 BF1909 – Speckled Yellow – Geometridae – Pseudopanthera macularia
Speckled Yellow – Geometridae – Ennominae – Pseudopanthera macularia – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Restricted to the Carboniferous Limestone region, ...
70.230 BF1924 – Orange Moth – Geometridae – Angerona prunaria
Orange Moth – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Angerona prunaria – colour code • STATUS – Current status uncertain – most probably a vagrant. Last record 1955 ID POINTERS – FLIGHT PERIOD – IMAGES – ...
70.231 BF1910 – Lilac Beauty – Geometridae – Apeira syringaria
Lilac Beauty – Geometridae – Ennominae – Apeira syringaria – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024 – Resident widely distributed but generally uncommon in Derbyshire. Restricted to the south ...
70.232 BF1911 – Large Thorn – Geometridae – Ennomos autumnaria
Large Thorn – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Ennomos autumnaria – colour code • STATUS – Uncertain – Very rare – first record 2004 from Shipley ID POINTERS – FLIGHT PERIOD – IMAGES – NO IMAGES ...
70.233 BF1912 – August Thorn – Geometridae – Ennomos quercinaria
August Thorn – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Ennomos quercinaria – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded August 2024. A resident that is locally distributed and very scarce in Derbyshire. Easily confused ...
70.234 BF1913 – Canary-shouldered Thorn – Geometridae – Ennomos alniaria
Canary-shouldered Thorn – Geometridae – Ennominae – Ennomos alniaria – colour code • STATUS – Locally common and well distributed throughout Derbyshire. The largest populations are found in the southern lowlands of ...
70.235 BF1914 – Dusky Thorn – Geometridae – Ennomos fuscantaria
Dusky Thorn – Geometridae – Ennominae – Ennomos fuscantaria – colour code • • STATUS – A red data species since 2002. Locally common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. The largest densities ...
70.236 BF1915 – September Thorn – Geometridae – Ennomos erosaria
September Thorn – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Ennomos erosaria – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded September 2024 – A resident that is locally distributed and uncommon in Derbyshire. Restricted to the ...
70.237 BF1917 – Early Thorn – Geometridae – Selenia dentaria
Early Thorn – Geometridae – Ennominae – Selenia dentaria – colour code • STATUS – Common and widely spread throughout Derbyshire. More so in the south and east and is the most ...
70.238 BF1918 – Lunar Thorn – Geometridae – Selenia lunularia
Lunar Thorn – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Selenia lunularia – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2022 – A resident that is generally scarce to rare. Recorded very sporadically. ID POINTERS – ...
70.239 BF1919 – Purple Thorn – Geometridae – Selenia tetralunaria
Purple Thorn – Geometridae – Ennominae – Selenia tetralunaria – colour code • STATUS – Uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Found almost exclusively in the south of the county. At ...
70.240 BF1920 – Scalloped Hazel – Geometridae – Odontopera bidentata
Scalloped Hazel – Geometridae – Ennominae – Odontopera bidentata – colour code • STATUS – Generally common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. More so in the south of the county where highest ...
70.241 BF1921 – Scalloped Oak – Geometridae – Crocallis elinguaria
Scalloped Oak – Geometridae – Ennominae – Crocalis elinguaria – colour code • STATUS – Resident, common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Largest densities are found in the lowland areas of the ...
70.243 BF1922 – Swallow-tailed Moth – Geometridae – Ourapteryx sambucaria
Swallow-tailed Moth – Geometridae – Ennominae – Ourapteryx sambucaria – colour code • STATUS – Widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Present in most areas of the county but most frequently ...
70.244 BF1923 – Feathered Thorn – Geometridae – Colotois pennaria
Feathered Thorn – Geometridae – Ennominae – Colotois pennaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is fairly common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Numbers are fairly even north to ...
70.245 BF1663 – March Moth – Geometridae – Alsophila aescularia
March Moth – Geometridae – Ennominae – Alsophila aescularia – colour code • STATUS – A resident, widely distributed and generally common throughout Derbyshire. ID POINTERS – As the name suggests, this ...
70.246 BF1925 – Small Brindled Beauty – Geometridae – Apocheima hispidaria
Small Brindled Beauty – Geometridae – Ennominae – Apocheima hispidaria – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2010. The first record for over 100 years in Derbyshire was trapped at ...
70.247 BF1926 – Pale Brindled Beauty – Geometridae – Phigalia pilosaria
Pale Brindled Beauty – Geometridae – Ennominae – Phigalia pilosaria – colour code • STATUS – Throughout Derbyshire this moth is locally common and well distributed. Present in highest densities in remnants ...
70.248 BF1927 – Brindled Beauty – Geometridae – Lycia hirtaria
Brindled Beauty – Geometridae – Ennominae – Lycia hirtaria – colour code • STATUS – This species is locally common in lowland areas but widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. The first record for ...
70.251 BF1930 – Oak Beauty – Geometridae – Biston strataria
Oak Beauty – Geometridae – Ennominae – Biston strataria – colour code • STATUS – A resident but generally uncommon moth, with a localised distribution in Derbyshire. Prefers old woodland in the ...
70.252 BF1931 – Peppered Moth – Geometridae – Biston betularia
Peppered Moth – Gemoetridae – Ennominae – Biston betularia – colour code • STATUS – A resident, widely distributed and fairly common throughout Derbyshire, especially in the Trent Valley and coal measures. ...
70.253 BF1932 – Spring Usher – Geometridae – Agriopis leucophaearia
Spring Usher – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Agriopis leucophaeria – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally distributed but fairly common in old woodlands in Derbyshire. ID POINTERS – The ...
70.254 BF1933 – Scarce Umber – Geometridae – Agriopis aurantiaria
Scarce Umber – Geometridae – Ennominae – Agriopis aurantiaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Favours woodland throughout the county, especially ...
70.255 BF1934 – Dotted Border – Geometridae – Agriopis marginaria
Dotted Border – Geometridae – Ennominae – Agriopis marginaria – colour code • STATUS – Resident, generally locally common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Favours old woodland and areas where there are ...
70.256 BF1935 – Mottled Umber – Geometridae – Erannis defoliaria
Mottled Umber – Geometridae – Ennominae – Erannis defoliaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident species in Derbyshire that is common and widely distributed. Favours woodland and hedgerows in all ...
70.257 BF1936 – Waved Umber – Geometridae – Menophra abruptaria
Waved Umber – Geometridae – Ennominae – Menophra abruptaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident species in Derbyshire but seems to be uncommon and thinly distributed, being confined mainly ...
70.258 BF1937 – Willow Beauty – Geometridae – Peribatodes rhomboidaria
Willow Beauty – Geometridae – Ennominae – Peribatodea rhomboidaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident and common species that is widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Little colour variation throughout the county. ID ...
70.264 BF1940 – Satin Beauty – Geometridae – Deileptenia ribeata
Satin Beauty – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Deileptenia ribeata – colour code • STATUS – Very rare and few records in a year. Last recorded in Derbyshire in 2023 – In 1986 ...
70.265 BF1941 – Mottled Beauty – Geometridae – Alcis repandata
Mottled Beauty – Geometridae – Ennominae – Alcis repandata – colour code • STATUS – Resident, fairly common locally and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Largest populations found in the southern lowlands of ...
70.268 BF1944 – Pale Oak Beauty – Geometridae – Hypomecis punctinalis
Pale Oak Beauty – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Hypomecis puctinalis – colour code • STATUS – Uncertain, but very rare, first recorded in Derbyshire in 1992. One attracted to a garden light ...
70.270 BF1947 – Engrailed – Geometridae – Ectropis crepuscularia
Engrailed – Geometridae – Ennominae – Ectropis crepuscularia – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widespread throughout Derbyshire. It is only common in a few well ...
70.272 BF1949 – Square Spot – Geometridae – Paradarisa consonaria
Square Spot – Geometridae – Ennominae – Paradarisa consonaria – colour code • STATUS – This species prefers woodland habitat, and is locally distributed in the south of England, Wales and ...
70.273 BF1950 – Brindled White Spot – Geometridae – Parectropis similaria
Brindled White Spot – Geometridae – Ennominae – Parectropis similaria – colour code • STATUS – A new species for the county. One trapped at Roliston Forest Centre Moth event on ...
70.274 BF1951 – Grey Birch – Geometridae – Aethalura punctulata
Grey Birch – Geometridae – Ennominae – Aethalura puntulata – colour code • STATUS – Resident, widely distributed and fairly common but local in lowland Derbyshire. It is most common in ancient ...
70.275 BF1952 – Common Heath – Geometridae – Ematurga atomaria
Common Heath – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Ematurga atomaria – colour code • STATUS – A common species inhabiting the moorland areas throughout North Derbyshire, where it can be locally abundant. ID POINTERS ...
70.276 BF1954 – Bordered White – Geometridae – Bupalus piniaria
Bordered White – Geometridae – Ennominae – Bupalus piniaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally abundant and widespread throughout Derbyshire, especially where there are large areas of ...
70.277 BF1955 – Common White Wave – Geometridae – Cabera pusaria
Common White Wave – Geometridae – Ennominae – Cabera pusaria – colour code • STATUS – Resident, widely distributed in Derbyshire and locally common, especially in birch woodland, with greatest numbers from ...
70.278 BF1956 – Common Wave – Geometridae – Cabera exanthemata
Common Wave – Geometridae – Ennominae – Cabera exanthemata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that although widely distributed in Derbyshire, is generally uncommon. It may be under recorded due ...
70.279 BF1957 – White-pinion Spotted – Geometridae – Lamographa bimaculata
White-pinion Spotted – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Lamographa bimaculata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire. First recorded in 1985 ID POINTERS – ...
70.280 BF1958 – Clouded Silver – Geometridae – Lomographa temerata
Clouded Silver – Geometridae – Ennominae – Lomographa temerata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and locally, fairly common throughout Derbyshire. The central and southern regions ...
70.282 BF1960 – Early Moth – Geometridae – Theria primaria
Early Moth – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Theria primaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. The greatest densities from south and ...
70.283 BF1961 – Light Emerald – Geometridae – Campaea margaritaria
Light Emerald – Geometridae – Ennominae – Campaea margaritaria – colour code • STATUS – An attractive resident that is common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Present in all areas of the ...
70.284 BF1962 – Barred Red – Geometridae – Hylaea fasciaria
Barred Red – Geometridae – Ennominae – Hylaea fasciaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is generally uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. It is generally well established in ...
70.287 BF1964 – The Annulet – Geometridae – Charissa obscurata
The Annulet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Charissa obscurata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Seems to be confined to the Carboniferous ...
70.288 BF1945 – Brussels Lace – Geometridae – Cleorodes lichenaria
Brussels Lace – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Cleorodes lichenaria – colour code • STATUS – A former resident that is now believed to be extinct in Derbyshire. ID POINTERS – FLIGHT PERIOD – IMAGES ...
70.292 BF1969 – Grey Scalloped Bar – Geometridae – Dyscia fagaria
Grey Scalloped Bar – Geometridae – Ennominae – Dyscia fagaria – colour code • STATUS – Last Recorded in 2023 – A scarce resident that is locally distributed in Derbyshire. Despite ...
70.295 BF1970 – Grass Wave – Geometridae – Perconia strigillaria
Grass Wave – Geometridae – Ennominae – Personia strigillaria – colour code • STATUS – A new species for Derbyshire that is very locally distributed in Britain away from southern England. ...
70.297 BF1665 – Grass Emerald – Geometridae – Pseudopterpna pruinata
Grass Emerald – Geometridae – Geometrinae – Pseudopterpna pruinata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is generally uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. General loss of suitable habitat seems ...
70.299 BF1666 – Large Emerald – Geometridae – Geometra papilionaria
Large Emerald – Geometridae – Geometrinae – Geometra papilionaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is generally uncommon and locally distributed throughout Derbyshire. Probably present in all areas ...
70.300 BF1667 – Blotched Emerald – Geometridae – Comibaena bajularia
Blotched Emerald – Geometridae – Geometrinae – Comibaena bajularia – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded in June 2023 – A resident that is rare, with isolated records from the ...
70.302 BF1673 – Small Emerald – Geometridae – Hemistola chrysoprasaria
Small Emerald – Geometridae – Geometrinae – Hemistola chrysoprasaria colour code • STATUS – A resident that is scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire. First recorded in 1984 and again in 1985 ...
70.303 BF1674 – Little Emerald – Geometridae – Jodis lactearia
Little Emerald – Geometridae – Geometrinae – Jodis lactearia – colour code • STATUS – A resident, widely distributed and less common locally throughout Central and South Derbyshire. It is common ...
70.305 BF1669 – Common Emerald – Geometridae – Hemithea aestivaria
Common Emerald – Geometridae – Geometrinae – Hemithea aestivaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident and generally common locally throughout South Derbyshire. It has a restricted distribution with most of ...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...