Bryan Barnacle recorded the third record for VC57 Derbyshire on 16th December 2025 at Froggatt of Carpatolechia decorella during daylight, as he watched it fly across his garden landing on a nearby window. After a number of tentative conversations on the ID of the moth, which does not show the usual markings of the species, it was eventually confirmed by Stephen Palmer. Many thanks to Bryan for the use of his image and to Stephen for the ID confirmation. An excellent record for the month of December.
