3.001 BF0015 – Orange Swift – Hepialidae – Triodia sylvina
Orange Swift – Hepialidae – Triodia sylvina colour code – • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and fairly common in Derbyshire. ID POINTERS – The moth is ...
3.002 BF0017 – Common Swift – Hepialidae – Korscheltellus lupulina
Common Swift – Hepialidae – Korscheltellus lupulina – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and common Derbyshire apart from the gritstone moorland & the high moors of ...
3.003 BF0018 – Map-winged Swift – Hepialidae – Korscheltellus fusconebulosa
Map-winged Swift – Hepialidae – Korscheltellus fusconebulosa – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and common throughout Derbyshire. Can be abundant in woodlands in the ...
3.004 BF0016 – Gold Swift – Hepialidae – Phymatopus hecta
Gold Swift –Hepialidae – Phymatopus hecta – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and common in Derbyshire woods where Bracken is a predominant species of ...
3.005 BF0014 – Ghost Moth – Hepialidae – Hepialus humuli
Ghost Moth – Hepialidae – Hepialus humuli – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed in Derbyshire and common where it occurs. ID POINTERS – The moth is ...
54.008 BF0169 – Six-spot Burnet – Zygaenidae – Zygaena filipendulae
Six-spot Burnet – Zygaenidae – Zygaeninae – Zygaena filipendulae – colour code • STATUS – A fairly common and attractive species found in Derbyshire Dales and suitable rough grassland of the ...
65.005 BF1648 – Pebble Hook-tip – Drepanidae – Drepana falcataria
Pebble Hook-tip – Drepanidae – Drepaninae – Drepana falcataria falcataria – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2022 – A resident and locally common species in Derbyshire. Widely distributed found ...
65.007 BF1651 – Chinese Character – Drepanidae – Cilix glaucata
Chinese Character – Drepanidae – Drepainae – Cilix glaucata – colour code • STATUS – A resident and a common species in Derbyshire. Widely distributed throughout the county. ID POINTERS – The ...
65.009 BF1653 – Buff Arches – Drepanidae – Habrosyne pyritoides
Buff Arches – Drepanidae –Thyatirinae – Habrosyne pyritoides – colour code • STATUS – A resident and widely distributed but locally common particularly in south-east Derbyshire. Scarce in the north of ...
65.016 BF1659 – Yellow Horned – Drepanidae – Achlya flavicornis
Yellow Horned – Drepanidae – Thyatirinae – Achlya flavicornis – colour code • STATUS – Widely distributed in Derbyshire and locally common. Found wherever there is birch, the larval food plant. Highest ...
66.001 BF1631 – December Moth – Lasiocampidae – Poecilocampa populi
December Moth – Lasiocampidae – Poecilocampinae – Poecilocampa populi – colour code • STATUS – A resident and locally common species but wide spread throughout the county. Usually associated with old deciduous woodland ID POINTERS – ...
66.010 BF1640 – The Drinker – Lasiocampidae – Euthrix potatoria
The Drinker – Lasiocampidae – Pinarinae – Euthrix potatoria – colour code • STATUS – A resident, widely distributed & locally abundant in southern Derbyshire. It is absent or rare elsewhere ...
68.001 BF1643 – Emperor Moth – Saturniidae – Saturnia pavonia
Emperor Moth – Saturniidae – Saturniinae – Saturnia pavonia – colour code • STATUS – A resident and reasonably common on the Derbyshire moorlands. The populations suffer from fires and predation ...
69.001 BF1979 – Lime Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Mimas tiliae
Lime Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Smerinthinae – Mimas tiliae – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed throughout Derbyshire. It does seem to be well established in ...
69.002 BF1980 – Eyed Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Smerinthus ocellata
Eyed Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Smerinthinae – Smerinthus ocellata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and locally common throughout Derbyshire. Has been recorded in all areas ...
69.003 BF1981 – Poplar Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Laothoe populi
Poplar Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Sphinginae – Laothoe populi – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and well distributed throughout Derbyshire. The largest population densities are found in the ...
69.016 BF1991 – Elephant Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Deilephila elpenor
Elephant Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Macroglossinae – Deilephila elpenor – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is generally common and widespread throughout Derbyshire, especially in the southern Trent Valley area. ID POINTERS – ...
70.008 BF1707 – Small Dusty Wave – Geometridae – Idaea seriata
Small Dusty Wave – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Idaea seriata – colour code • STATUS – Resident in Derbyshire and appears to be wide spread and generally common throughout the county. ID ...
70.013 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 ...
70.016 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 ...
70.024 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 ...
70.029 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 ...
70.045 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 ...
70.049 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 ...
70.053 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 ...
70.059 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 ...
70.061 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 ...
70.066 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 ...
70.079 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 ...
70.085 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 ...
70.090 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 ...
70.097 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 ...
70.100 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. ...
70.105 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 ...
70.110 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 ...
70.115 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 ...
70.130 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 ...
70.141 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 ...
70.144 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 ...
70.151 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 ...
70.156 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. ...
70.158 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 ...
70.160 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 ...
70.173 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 ...
70.176 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 ...
70.179 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 ...
70.182 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 ...
70.200 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 ...
70.207 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 ...
70.218 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 ...
70.222 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 ...
70.226 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 ...
70.234 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 ...
70.237 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 ...
70.239 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 ...
70.247 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 ...
70.252 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 ...
70.258 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 ...
70.265 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 ...
70.270 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 ...
70.274 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 ...
70.280 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 ...
70.305 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 ...
71.006 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 ...
71.012 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 ...
71.018 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 ...
71.021 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 ...
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 ...
72.013 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 ...
72.024 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 ...
72.031 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. ...
72.036 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 – ...
72.044 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 ...
72.053 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 ...
72.078 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 ...
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 ...
73.012 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 ...
73.015 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 ...
73.022 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 ...
73.038 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 ...
73.045 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 ...
73.047 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 ...
73.063 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 ...
73.068 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 ...
73.082 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 ...
73.092 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 ...
73.109 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, ...
73.121 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 ...
73.127 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 ...
73.136 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 ...
73.144 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 ...
73.154 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 ...
73.156 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 ...
73.162 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 ...
73.165 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 ...
73.169 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 ...
73.174 BF2339 – Tawny Marbled Minor – Noctuidae – Oligia latruncula
Tawny Marbled Minor – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Oligia latruncula – colour code • STATUS – A species that is widely distributed and common in most areas of Derbyshire. Predominantly a lowland ...
73.175 BF2338 – Rufous Minor – Noctuidae – Oligia versicolor
Rufous Minor – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Oligia versicolor – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Well represented especially in the lowland areas ...
73.176 BF2340 – Middle-barred Minor – Noctuidae – Oligia fasciuncula
Middle-barred Minor – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Oligia fasciuncula – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Present in all areas of the county ...
73.181 BF2273 – Pink-barred Sallow – Noctuidae – Xanthia togata
Pink-barred Sallow – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Xanthia togata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Found in all areas of ...
73.182 BF2274 – The Sallow – Noctuidae – Cirrhia icteritia
The Sallow – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Cirrhia icteritia – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and generally fairly common in Derbyshire. Found in all areas of the ...
73.186 BF2267 – Beaded Chestnut – Noctuidae – Agrochola lychnidis
Beaded Chestnut – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Agrochola lychnidis – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Another very abundant autumn species, especially in the ...
73.187 BF2266 – Brown-spot Pinion – Noctuidae – Agrochola litura
Brown-spot Pinion – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Agrochola litura – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. One of the most abundant autumn species especially ...
73.188 BF2265 – Flounced Chestnut – Noctuidae – Agrochola helvola
Flounced Chestnut – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Agrochola helvola – colour code • STATUS – A resident in Derbyshire that is uncommon and widely distributed. A species of deciduous woodland where ...
73.189 BF2263 – Red-line Quaker – Noctuidae – Agrochola lota
Red-line Quaker – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Agrochola lota – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and locally fairly common in Derbyshire. Found at scattered sites in all ...
73.193 BF2270 – Lunar Underwing – Noctuidae – Omphaloscelis lunosa
Lunar Underwing – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Omphaloscelis lunosa – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is fairly common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found in all areas across the county ...
73.194 BF2258 – Chestnut – Noctuidae – Conistra vaccinii
Chestnut – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Conistra vaccinii – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and common in Derbyshire. Most often recorded in Autumn and can be the ...
73.195 BF2259 – Dark Chestnut – Noctuidae – Conistra ligula
Dark Chestnut – Noctuidae – Xyleninae- Conistra ligula – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and fairly common locally in Derbyshire. Found in all areas of the county ...
73.202 BF2237 – Grey Shoulder-knot – Noctuidae – Lithophane ornitopus
Grey Shoulder-knot – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Lithophane ornitopus – colour code • STATUS – In 1986 thought to be extinct in Derbyshire. Re-discovered in 2002 and now seems to be well ...
73.206 BF2240 – Blair’s Shoulder-knot – Noctuidae – Lithophane leautieri
Grey Shoulder-knot – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Lithophane ornitopus – colour code • STATUS – First recorded in Derbyshire during 1990. Now a well established species across the county and considered to be ...
73.207 BF2233 – Golden-rod Brindle – Noctuidae – Xylena solidaginis
Golden-rod Brindle – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Xylena solidaginis – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widely distributed on the upland gritstone moors of North Derbyshire, ...
73.210 BF2256 – Satellite – Noctuidae – Eupsilia transversa
Satellite – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Eupsilia transversa – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. A species that has a patchy distribution in ...
73.216 BF2318 – Dun-bar – Noctuidae – Cosmia trapezina
Dun-bar – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Cosmia trapezina – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found in all woodland localities throughout the county, ...
73.219 BF2269 – Centre-barred Sallow – Noctuidae – Atethmia centrago
Centre-barred Sallow – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Atethmia centrago – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is fairly common and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Found in all areas across the county. ...
73.233 BF2232 – Black Rustic – Noctuidae – Aporophyla nigra
Black Rustic – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Aporophyla nigra – colour code • STATUS – Resident and a well established species in Derbyshire. A recent colonist during the 80’s ID POINTERS – An all ...
73.241 BF2179 – Pine Beauty – Noctuidae – Panolis flammea
Pine Beauty – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Panolis flammea – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is fairly common in local areas where there are pine plantations in Derbyshire. The ...
73.242 BF2188 – Clouded Drab – Noctuidae – Orthosia incerta
Clouded Drab – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Orthosia incerta – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. It is common in all areas of ...
73.244 BF2187 – Common Quaker – Noctuidae – Orthosia cerasi
Common Quaker – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Orthosia cerasi – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. It is common in all areas of ...
73.245 BF2182 – Small Quaker – Noctuidae – Orthosia cruda
Small Quaker – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Orthosia cruda – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is fairly common but locally distributed in Derbyshire. Most numerous in the south where ...
73.247 BF2186 – Powdered Quaker – Noctuidae – Orthosia gracilis
Powdered Quaker – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Orthosia gracilis – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is fairly common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. It is especially found in more ...
73.249 BF2190 – Hebrew Character – Noctuidae – Orthosia gothica
Hebrew Character – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Orthosia gothica – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is very common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. A very abundant spring moth and ...
73.250 BF2189 – Twin-spotted Quaker – Noctuidae – Orthosia munda
Twin-spotted Quaker – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Orthosia munda – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is fairly common in some areas but widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found in highest ...
73.253 BF2178 – Feathered Gothic – Noctuidae – Tholera decimalis
Feathered Gothic – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Tholera decimalis – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and fairly common in local areas of Derbyshire. Found in all ...
73.254 BF2176 – Antler Moth – Noctuidae – Cerapteryx graminis
Antler Moth – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Cerapteryx graminis – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. The species is generally common in the Peak ...
73.255 BF2145 – The Nutmeg – Noctuidae – Anarta trifolii
The Nutmeg – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Arnata trifoli – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded August 2024 – A resident that has been reported as widely distributed and locally ...
73.257 BF2142 – Beautiful Yellow Underwing – Noctuidae – Anarta myrtilli
Beautiful Yellow Underwing – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Arnata myrtilli – colour code • STATUS – A resident and diurnal species that is locally common on the upland moors of Derbyshire. ID POINTERS – ...
73.261 BF2150 – Grey Arches – Noctuidae – Polia nebulosa
Grey Arches – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Polia nebulosa – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed locally common across all area areas of Derbyshire. Although found across ...
73.264 BF2158 – Pale-shouldered Brocade – Noctuidae – Lacanobia thalassina
Pale-shouldered Brocade – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Lacanobia thalassina – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is generally distributed and common in Derbyshire. Although present in all areas, it is most ...
73.267 BF2160 – Bright-line Brown-eye – Noctuidae – Lacanobia oleracea
Bright-line Brown-eye – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Lacanobia oleracea – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Generally common in all areas but highest numbers ...
73.270 BF2155 – Dot Moth – Noctuidae – Melanchra persicariae
Dot Moth – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Melanchra persicariae – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is generally distributed and common in Derbyshire. Although common across all areas it is most ...
73.271 BF2163 – Broom Moth – Noctuidae – Ceramica pisi
Broom Moth – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Ceramica pisi – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is fairly widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Greatest density found on the coal measures ...
73.272 BF2162 – Glaucous Shears – Noctuidae – Papestra biren
Glaucous Shears – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Papestra biren – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is confined to the gritstone moorland of North Derbyshire, where it is common and widely ...
73.273 BF2147 – The Shears – Noctuidae – Hada plebeja
The Shears – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Hada plebeja – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common and confined to the upland areas of Derbyshire. It is fairly ...
73.274 BF2154 – Cabbage Moth – Noctuidae – Mamestra brassicae
Cabbage Moth – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Mamestra brassicae – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and common in Derbyshire. Although found across all areas it is most ...
73.276 BF2166 – The Campion – Noctuidae – Hadena rivularis
The Campion – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Hadena rivularis – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is wide spread but not common in Derbyshire. Present in small numbers across all areas ...
73.279 BF2164 – Broad-barred White – Noctuidae – Hecatera bicolorata
Broad-barred White – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Hecatera bicolorata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is fairly common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Generally common in all areas apart from ...
73.280 BF2165 – Small Ranunculus – Noctuidae – Hecatera dysodea
Small Ranunculus – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Hecatera dysodea – colour code •• STATUS – A nationally scarce species and suspected immigrant, that is now a resident species in Derbyshire. First recorded in ...
73.281 BF2173 – The Lychnis – Noctuidae – Hadena bicruris
The Lychnis – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Hadena bicruris – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is fairly common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. The moth is found in low densities ...
73.282 BF2170 – Varied Coronet – Noctuidae – Hadena compta
Varied Coronet – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Hadena compta – colour code • STATUS – First recorded in VC57 Derbyshire from Long Eaton 1985. Despite few records during 1990’s, it was described in ...
73.290 BF2192 – Brown-line Bright-eye – Noctuidae – Mythimna conigera
Brown-line Bright-eye – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Mythimna conigera – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is fairly common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Recorded from all areas of the ...
73.291 BF2199 – Common Wainscot – Noctuidae – Mythimna pallens
Common Wainscot – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Mythimna pallens – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is very common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Recorded from all areas of the ...
73.293 BF2198 – Smoky Wainscot – Noctuidae – Mythimna impura
Smoky Wainscot – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Mythimna impura – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is very common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Recorded from all areas of the ...
73.298 BF2193 – The Clay – Noctuidae – Mythimna ferrago
The Clay – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Mythimna ferrago – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Recorded from all areas of the county ...
73.301 BF2205 – Shoulder-striped Wainscot – Noctuidae – Mythimna comma
Shoulder-striped Wainscot – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Mythimna comma – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and locally common, with the exception of the Peak Grit area, ...
73.317 BF2089 – Heart and Dart – Noctuidae – Agrotis exclamationis
Heart and Dart – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Agrotis exclamationis – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is very common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Population levels are higher ...
73.319 BF2087 – Turnip Moth – Noctuidae – Agrotis segetum
Turnip Moth – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Agrotis segetum – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in the lowland areas of Derbyshire. Although ...
73.325 BF2092 – Shuttle-shaped Dart – Noctuidae – Agrotis puta
Shuttle-shaped Dart – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Agrotis puta – colour code • STATUS – The first multiple records in Derbyshire were during 1976. This species is now common in the ...
73.328 BF2098 – Flame – Noctuidae – Axylia putris
Flame – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Axylia putris – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and common in the lowland areas of Derbyshire. Uncommon on ...
73.329 BF2102 – Flame Shoulder – Noctuidae – Ochropleura plecta
Flame Shoulder – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Ochropleura plecta – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and common in all areas of Derbyshire. Largest densities ...
73.332 BF2122 – Purple Clay – Noctuidae – Diarsia brunnea
Purple Clay – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Diarsia brunnea – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and locally common throughout Derbyshire. Fairly scarce in the ...
73.333 BF2120 – Ingrailed Clay – Noctuidae – Diarsia mendica
Ingrailed Clay – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Diarsia mendica – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and generally common throughout Derbyshire. This extremely variable moth ...
73.334 BF2123 – Small Square-spot – Noctuidae – Diarsia rubi
Small Square-spot – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Diarsia rubi – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and locally common throughout Derbyshire. Generally common in the ...
73.336 BF2139 – Red Chestnut – Noctuidae – Cerastis rubricosa
Red Chestnut – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Cerastis rubricosav – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Present in all areas of the ...
73.338 BF2118 – True Lover’s Knot – Noctuidae – Lycophotia porphyrea
True Lover’s Knot – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Lycophotia porphyrea – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and very common on the upland grit-stone moors ...
73.342 BF2107 – Large Yellow Underwing – Noctuidae – Noctua pronuba
Large Yellow Underwing – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Noctua pronuba – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and common to abundant in all areas of ...
73.343 BF2110 – Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing – Noctuidae – Noctua fimbriata
Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Noctua fimbriata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed throughout Derbyshire but is generally not common. Usually ...
73.345 BF2109 – Lesser Yellow Underwing – Noctuidae – Noctua comes
Lesser Yellow Underwing – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Noctua comes – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and generally common in all areas of Derbyshire. ID ...
73.348 BF2111 – Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing – Noctuidae – Noctua janthe
Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Noctua janthe – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed throughout Derbyshire and generally common. Most frequently ...
73.353 BF2130 – Dotted Clay – Noctuidae – Xestia baja
Dotted Clay – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Xestia baja – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Occurs in all areas of ...
73.357 BF2134 – Square-spot Rustic – Noctuidae – Xestia xanthographa
Square-spot Rustic – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Xestia xanthographa – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and generally common throughout Derbyshire. Main population densities are ...
73.358 BF2133 – Six-striped Rustic – Noctuidae – Xestia sexstrigata
Six-striped Rustic – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Xestia sexstrigata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Main population densities are ...
73.359 BF2126 – Setaceous Hebrew Character – Noctuidae – Xestia c-nigrum
Setaceous Hebrew Character – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Xestia c-nigrum – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and locally common throughout Derbyshire. Generally common in the ...
73.368 BF2136 – The Gothic – Noctuidae – Naenia typica
The Gothic – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Naenia typica – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed but generally uncommon throughout Derbyshire. Main population densities are ...
74.003 BF2077 – Short-cloaked Moth – Nolidae – Nola cucullatella
Short-cloaked Moth – Nolidae Nolinae – Nola cucullatella – colour code • STATUS – A resident species in Derbyshire that is widely distributed and locally common. Although recorded from all areas, it ...
