2.006 BF11 – Eriocraniidae – Eriocrania cicatricella
Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW: Buxton, Derbyshire – Steve Orridge © Maps Charts Sightings
50.002 BF0161 – Leopard Moth – Cossidae – Zeuzerinae – Zeuzera pyrina
Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison © Maps Charts Sightings
52.003 BF0371 – Lunar Hornet Moth – Sesiidae – Sesia bembeciformis
Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW: Clive Ashton – Cromford – 22/7/24 / Christian Heintzen © – Glossop – 8th July 2024 / Steve Adams © – Codnor Reservoir, Derbyshire Maps Charts Sightings
52.008 BF0380 – Red-tipped Clearwing – Sesiidae – Synanthedon formicaeformis
Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW: Kings Newton, Derbyshire – 1st & 2nd July 2017 – Tony Davison © Maps Charts Sightings
52.012 BF0374 – Yellow-legged Clearwing – Sesiidae – Synanthedon vespiformis
Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW: Anne Butler © – To VES Lure -Sandiacre – 18th August 2023 Maps Charts Sightings
52.013 BF0373 – Currant Clearwing – Sesiidae – Synanthedon tipuliformis
Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW: Kindly provided by Emily Louise Milnes – Sandiacre – 27th May 2024 & 2nd June 2002 © / Christian Heintzen 27th June 2024 – Glossop Maps Charts Sightings
52.014 BF0382 – Six-belted Clearwing – Sesiidae – Bembecia ichneumoniformis
Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW: Six-belted Clearwing – Image by kind permission of Bill Grange © Melanie Penson © via Ken Orpe Maps Charts Sightings
54.002 BF0163 – The Forester – Zygaenidae – Adscita statices
Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW: Image provided by Bill Grange © Maps Charts Sightings
54.003 BF0164 – Cistus Forester – Zygaenidae – Adscita geryon
Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW: Image provided by Bryan Barnacle © Maps Charts Sightings
54.009 BF0171 – Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet – Zygaenidae – Zygaena lonicerae
Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW: Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet – North Derbyshire Image by Bryan Barnacle © Maps Charts Sightings
65.001 BF1645 – Scalloped Hook-tip – Drepanidae – Falcaria lacertinaria
Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW: 1: Female / 2 Female / 3 Male / Kings Newton; Melbourne; – Images by Tony Davison © Maps Charts Sightings
65.002 BF1646 – Oak Hook-tip – Drepanidae – Watsonalla binaria
Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne; – Images by Tony Davison © and Dave Evans © Maps Charts Sightings
65.003 BF1647 – Barred Hook-tip – Drepanidae – Watsonalla cultraria
Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW: Kings Newton & Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison © Maps Charts Sightings
65.008 BF1652 – Peach Blossom – Drepanidae – Thyatira batis
Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison © Maps Charts Sightings
65.013 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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66.002 BF1632 – Pale Eggar – Lasiocampidae – Trichiura crataegi
Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW: Male – note the feathered antennae / Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison © Maps Charts Sightings
66.007 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
Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW: 1: Male / 2: Female / North Derbyshire – Images by Bryan Barnacle © Maps Charts Sightings
69.006 BF1976- Privet Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Sphinx ligustri
Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW: Sandiacre, Derbyshire – July 1st 2023 – Tony Davison© – Sandiacre, Derbyshire – Image by Ian Viles © Maps Charts Sightings
69.007 BF1978 – Pine Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Sphinx pinastri
Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne ( 1st June 2020) & Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison © Maps Charts Sightings
69.017 BF1992 – Small Elephant Hawk-moth – Sphingidae – Deilephila porcellus
Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison © Maps Charts Sightings
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
70.009 BF1709 – Satin Wave – Geometridae – Idaea subsericeata
Details Additional Information Recorded History Future Release IMAGES BELOW: No images Maps Charts Sightings
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 ...
70.015 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 ...
70.018 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 ...
70.023 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. ...
70.025 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 ...
70.036 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. ...
70.040 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 – ...
70.048 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 ...
70.051 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 ...
70.055 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 ...
70.060 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 ...
70.063 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, ...
70.067 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 ...
70.072 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 ...
70.077 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 ...
70.084 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 ...
70.087 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 ...
70.096 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 ...
70.102 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 ...
70.108 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 ...
70.111 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 ...
70.114 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 ...
70.116 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 ...
70.119 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 ...
70.121 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 ...
70.123 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, ...
70.137 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 ...
70.142 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 ...
70.145 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 ...
70.154 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 ...
70.157 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 ...
70.161 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 ...
70.163 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 ...
70.166 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 ...
70.181 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 ...
70.192 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. ...
70.205 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 ...
70.208 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 ...
70.214 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 ...
70.223 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 ...
70.227 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, ...
70.231 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 ...
70.233 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 ...
70.236 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 ...
70.251 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 ...
70.257 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 ...
70.278 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 – ...
70.284 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 ...
70.292 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 ...
70.299 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 ...
70.302 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 ...
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 ...
71.007 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 ...
71.011 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 ...
71.017 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 ...
71.020 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 ...
71.027 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 ...
72.007 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 ...
72.026 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 ...
72.037 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 ...
72.042 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 ...
72.049 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 ...
72.061 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 ...
72.069 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 ...
72.083 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 ...
73.002 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 ...
73.014 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 ...
73.018 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. ...
73.023 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 ...
73.036 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 ...
73.040 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 ...
73.046 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 ...
73.050 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 ...
73.062 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 ...
73.070 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 ...
73.099 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 ...
73.119 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 ...
73.124 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 ...
73.134 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 ...
73.137 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 ...
73.151 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 ...
73.155 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 ...
73.159 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 ...
73.168 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 ...
73.179 BF2271 – Orange Sallow – Noctuidae – Tiliacea citrago
Orange Sallow – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Tiliacea citrago – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is uncommon, scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Only recorded in very small ...
73.180 BF2272 – Barred Sallow – Noctuidae – Tiliacea aurago
Barred Sallow – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Tiliacea aurago – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Primarily associated with mature beech woodland and ...
73.190 BF2264 – Yellow-line Quaker – Noctuidae – Agrochola macilenta
Yellow-line Quaker – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Agrochola macilenta – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and generally an uncommon species in Derbyshire. Found in all areas of the ...
73.192 BF2262 – The Brick – Noctuidae – Agrochola circellaris
The Brick – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Agrochola circellaris – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded in 2023 – A resident that is widely, but locally distributed and become generally uncommon ...
73.200 BF2235 – Tawny Pinion – Noctuidae – Lithophane semibrunnea
Tawny Pinion – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Lithophane semibrunnea – colour code • STATUS – First record in Derbyshire was 31st October 1986, with scattered records since. it was recorded in 2006 ...
73.201 BF2236 – Pale Pinion – Noctuidae – Lithophane socia
Pale Pinion – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Lithophane socia – colour code • STATUS – Only a recent colonist to Derbyshire in 1990. Small numbers each year mainly from the central area ...
73.209 BF2241 – Red Sword-grass – Noctuidae – Xylena vetusta
Red Sword-grass – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Xylena vetusta – colour code • STATUS – Latest Record – one report in April 2023 – A rare species in Derbyshire. Up until 1986 ...
73.215 BF2316 – Lesser-spotted Pinion – Noctuidae – Cosmia affinis
Lesser-spotted Pinion – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Cosmia affinis – colour code • STATUS – A rare and locally distributed species in Derbyshire, that seems to be restricted to isolated lowland areas of ...
73.217 BF2319 – Lunar-spotted Pinion – Noctuidae – Cosmia pyralina
Lunar-spotted Pinion – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Cosmia pyralina – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is now rare and only locally distributed in Derbyshire. In 1986 reported as ...
73.220 BF2225 – Minor Shoulder-knot – Noctuidae – Brachylomia viminalis
Minor Shoulder-knot – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Brachylomia viminalis – colour code • STATUS – Latest record 2024 – An uncommon and locally distributed species in Derbyshire, of wet and damp habitats. ...
73.221 BF2268 – The Suspected – Noctuidae – Parastichtis suspecta
The Suspected – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Parastichtis suspecta – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded July 2024 – A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed across Derbyshire. Only a ...
73.222 BF2314 – Dingy Shears – Noctuidae – Apterogenum ypsillon
Dingy Shears – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Apterogenum ypsillon – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded July 2022 – A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Restricted ...
73.224 BF2247 – Merveille du Jour – Noctuidae – Griposia aprilina
Merveille du Jour – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Griposia aprilina – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally distributed and generally uncommon in Derbyshire. A species that is recorded in ...
73.225 BF2248 – Brindled Green – Noctuidae – Dryobotodes eremita
Brindled Green – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Dryobotodes eremita – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. A species that is associated with ancient woodlands, ...
73.228 BF2254 – Grey Chi – Noctuidae – Antitype chi
Grey Chi – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Antitype chi – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024 – A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. A species ...
73.232 BF2231 – Deep Brown Dart – Noctuidae – Aporophyla lueneburgensis
Deep Brown Dart – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Aporophyla lueneburgensis – colour code • STATUS – Formerly split into Deep-brown Dart Aporophyla lutulenta and Northern Deep-brown Dart A. lueneburgensis. The species code and scientific ...
73.234 BF2229 – Brindled Ochre – Noctuidae – Dasypolia templi
Brindled Ochre – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Dasypolina templi – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is fairly common in suitable habitats, where the principle food plant Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium) flourishes ...
73.235 BF2255 – Feathered Ranunculus – Noctuidae – Polymixis lichenea
Feathered Ranunculus – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Polymixis lichenea – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire. A species that seems to be present in low ...
73.238 BF2250 – Dark Brocade – Noctuidae – Mniotype adusta
Dark Brocade – Noctuidae –Xyleninae – Mniotype adusta – colour code • STATUS – A species that seems to be restricted to the upland areas of Derbyshire, where it is locally, fairly ...
73.252 BF2177 – Hedge Rustic – Noctuidae – Tholera cespitis
Hedge Rustic – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Tholera cespitis – colour code •• STATUS – A nationally endangered species with a large decline in population. A resident that is generally uncommon but ...
73.283 BF2171 – Marbled Coronet – Noctuidae – Hadena confusa
Marbled Coronet – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Hadena confusa – colour code • STATUS – Uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Although recorded from all areas of the county, it is generally scarce. ID ...
73.286 BF2167 – Tawny Shears – Noctuidae – Hadena perplexa
Tawny Shears – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Hadena perplexa – colour code • STATUS – Uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. ID POINTERS – Highly variable but characterised by a rather broad , angular and ...
73.294 BF2197 – Southern Wainscot – Noctuidae – Mythimna straminea
Southern Wainscot – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Mythimna straminea – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. This species appears to be restricted ...
73.297 BF2194 – White-point – Noctuidae – Mythimna albipuncta
White-point – Noctuidae –Hadeninae – Mythimna albipuncta – colour code • STATUS – A new first record date for White-point has materialised from some past record data. Dave Evans recorded one ...
73.302 BF2204 – Obscure Wainscot – Noctuidae – Mythimna obsoleta
Obscure Wainscot – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Mythimna obsoleta – colour code • STATUS – First recorded in Derbyshire at Drakelow Reserve, near Burton-on-Trent on 7th June 2008, and recorded from their ...
73.314 BF2082 – Garden Dart – Noctuidae – Euxoa nigricans
Garden Dart – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Euxoa nigricans – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2023 – Generally uncommon but widely distributed in Derbyshire. Mainly recorded from sites in the Trent ...
73.316 BF2084 – Light Feathered Rustic – Noctuidae – Agrotis cinerea
Light Feathered Rustic – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Agrotis cinerea – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded in June 2023 – First recorded in 1983 and in 1986 it was found ...
73.320 BF2088 – Heart and Club – Noctuidae – Agrotis clavis
Heart and Club – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Agrotis clavis – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded July 2024 – A scarce to rare species in Derbyshire. First recorded in ...
73.331 BF2121 – Barred Chestnut – Noctuidae – Diarsia dahlii
Barred Chestnut – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Diarsia dahlii – colour code • STATUS – Widely distributed across the upland moorland areas of North Derbyshire, but not in large numbers. The distribution ...
73.341 BF2104 – Northern Rustic – Noctuidae – Standfussiana lucernea
Northern Rustic – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Standfussiana lucernea – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Associated with the uplands and the ...
73.346 BF2112 – Least Yellow Underwing – Noctuidae – Noctua interjecta
Least Yellow Underwing – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Noctua interjecta – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Widely distributed throughout the ...
73.352 BF2138 – Green Arches – Noctuidae – Anaplectoides prasina
Green Arches – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Anaplectoides prasina – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Present in almost all of the Derbyshire Limestone ...
73.355 BF2132 – Neglected Rustic – Noctuidae – Xestia castanea
Neglected Rustic – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Xestia castanea – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is locally common and restricted to the upland grit-stone moorlands of Derbyshire. ...
73.356 BF2135 – Heath Rustic – Noctuidae – Xestia agathina
Heath Rustic – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Xestia agathina – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded in August 2023 – Appears to be still a resident species whose population in ...
73.360 BF2127 – Triple-spotted Clay – Noctuidae – Xestia ditrapezium
Triple-spotted Clay – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Xestia ditrapezium – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is locally distributed and generally uncommon in Derbyshire. Recorded in small numbers ...
73.361 BF2128 – Double Square-spot – Noctuidae – Xestia triangulum
Double Square-spot – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Xestia triangulum – colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is locally distributed and generally uncommon in Derbyshire. A woodland species that ...
73.365 BF2117 – Autumnal Rustic – Noctuidae – Eugnorisma glareosa
Autumnal Rustic – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Eugnorisma glareosa – colour code • • STATUS – A National Red Data species and a resident that is widely distributed and found during ...
74.004 BF2078 – Least Black Arches – Nolidae – Nola confusalis
Least Black Arches – Nolidae – Nolinae – Nola confusalis – colour code • STATUS – The first record in Derbyshire was from Repton Shrubs in 1866. In 1986 it was described ...
74.007 BF2421 – Scarce Silver-lines – Noctuidae – Bena bicolorana
Scarce Silver-lines – Noctuidae – Chloephorinae – Bena bicolorana – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. First recorded in the county in 1972. Favours ...
74.008 BF2422 – Green Silver-lines – Noctuidae – Pseudoips prasinana
Green Silver-lines – Noctuidae – Chloephorinae – Pseudoips prasinana – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Favours old deciduous woodland in the lowland areas ...
74.009 BF2423 – Oak Nycteoline – Noctuidae – Nycteola revayana
Oak Nycteoline – Noctuidae – Chloephorinae – Nycteola revayana – colour code • STATUS – First recorded in Derbyshire in 1987. Now a resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Only ...