73.001 BF2450 – The Spectacle – Noctuidae – Abrostola tripartita
The Spectacle – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Abrostola tripartita – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and generally common in Derbyshire. Recorded from many sites across the county ...
73.002 BF2449 – Dark Spectacle – Noctuidae – Abrostola triplasia
Dark Spectacle – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Abrostola triplasia – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and generally uncommon in Derbyshire. Recorded from many sites across the county ...
73.003 BF2432 – Ni Moth – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Trichoplusia ni
Ni Moth – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Trichoplusia ni – colour code • STATUS – A rare migrant to Britain from Southern Europe / North Africa. This specimen was the 2nd record for ...
73.010 BF2436 – Dewick’s Plusia – Noctuidae – Macdunnoughia confusa
Dewick’s Plusia – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Macdunnoughia confusa – colour code • STATUS – Latest Record – September 2024 – A new species for Derbyshire 2022 – This moth is ...
73.012 BF2434 – Burnished Brass – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Diachrysia chrysitis
Burnished Brass – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Diachrysia chrysitis – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found in all areas of the county but ...
73.014 BF2437 – Golden Plusia – Noctuidae – Polychysia moneta
Golden Plusia – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Polychysia moneta – colour code • • STATUS – Last Recorded 30th July 2024 – A resident that is generally scarce but can be fairly ...
73.015 BF2441 – Silver Y – Noctuidae – Autographa gamma
Silver Y – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Autographa gamma – colour code • • STATUS – Mainly an immigrant to Derbyshire. Small numbers breed each year. Flies by both day and night and ...
73.016 BF2442 – Beautiful Golden Y – Noctuidae – Autographa pulchrina
Beautiful Golden Y – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Autographa pulchrina – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is general common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found throughout the county with highest ...
73.017 BF2443 – Plain Golden Y – Noctuidae – Autographa jota
Plain Golden Y – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Autographa jota – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is fairly common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. This plusia is more numerous ...
73.018 BF2444 – Gold Spangle – Noctuidae – Autographa bractea
Gold Spangle – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Autographa bractea – colour code • STATUS – Latest record 2024 – A resident that is widely distributed but not a common moth in Derbyshire. ...
73.021 BF2447 – Scarce Silver Y – Noctuidae – Syngrapha interrogationis
Scarce Silver Y – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Syngrapha interrogationis – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common on the upland moors of Derbyshire. The eastern moors from ...
73.022 BF2439 – Gold Spot – Noctuidae – Plusia festucae
Gold Spot – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Plusia festucae – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is fairly common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Frequents damp valleys in all areas of ...
73.023 BF2440 – Lempke’s Gold Spot – Noctuidae – Plusia putnami
Lempke’s Gold Spot – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Plusia putnami – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is a scarce species in Derbyshire. First recorded in 2004, it seems to be ...
73.024 BF2410 – Marbled White Spot – Noctuidae – Deltote pygarga
Marbled White Spot – Noctuidae – Eustrotiinae – Deltote pygarga – colour code • STATUS – A very scarce species in Derbyshire. This specimen trapped in 2008 was only the 3rd county ...
73.032 BF2425 – Nut-tree Tussock – Noctuidae – Colocasia coryli
Nut-tree Tussock – Noctuidae – Pantheinae – Colocasia coryli – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded April 2023 – A resident that is local and uncommon in Derbyshire. Although described as ...
73.033 BF2020 – Figure of Eight – Noctuidae – Diloba caeruleocephala
Figure of Eight – Noctuidae – Dilobinae – Diloba caeruleocephala – colour code • STATUS – A late flying moth that is widely distributed, but generally uncommon common. Main stronghold is in ...
73.034 BF2277 – Scarce Merveille du Jour – Noctuidae – Moma alpium
Scarce Mervelle du Jour – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Moma alpium – colour code • STATUS – 1 record prior to 1895 – most probably extinct in the county. ID POINTERS – FLIGHT ...
73.035 BF2290 – Reed Dagger – Noctuidae – Simyra albovenosa
Reed Dagger – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Simyra albovenosa – colour code • STATUS – A rare vagrant with only 1 record from 1956 ID POINTERS – FLIGHT PERIOD – May then ...
73.036 BF2281 – Alder Moth – Noctuidae – Acronicta alni
Alder Moth – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Acronicta alni – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and generally scarce and uncommon in Derbyshire. Observed in all ...
73.037 BF2283 – Dark Dagger – Noctuidae – Acronicta tridens
Dark Dagger – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Acronicta tridens colour code • STATUS – Resident and widely distributed at a low density in lowland areas of Derbyshire. This species and Acronicta psi (Grey ...
73.038 BF2284 – Grey Dagger – Noctuidae – Acronicta psi
Grey Dagger – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Acronicta psi colour code • STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and generally fairly common. Accurate status is difficult due to close ...
73.039 BF2279 – The Sycamore – Noctuidae – Acronicta aceris
The Sycamore – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Acronicta aceris – colour code • STATUS – A resident that has gradually expanded its range throughout the county since 1990’s. Up to 1986 there ...
73.040 BF2280 – The Miller – Noctuidae – Acronicta leporina
The Miller – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Acronicta leporina – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed but generally uncommon in Derbyshire. Present in all areas of ...
73.042 BF2286 – Light Knot Grass – Noctuidae – Acronicta menyanthidis
Light Knot Grass – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Acronicta menyanthidis – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024 – A resident that is confined to the upland grit-stone moors of ...
73.045 BF2289 – Knot Grass – Noctuidae – Acronicta rumicis
Knot Grass – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Acronicta rumicis colour code • STATUS – A resident that is well distributed and generally locally common in Derbyshire. Less common in the south ...
73.046 BF2278 – Poplar Grey – Noctuidae – Subacronicta megacephala
Poplar Grey – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Subacronicta megacephala – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is only locally distributed and not common in Derbyshire. It is locally found over ...
73.047 BF2291 – Coronet – Noctuidae – Craniophora ligustri
Coronet – Noctuidae – Acronictinae – Craniophora ligustri – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024. A resident that is now widespread across VC57 Derbyshire, most records from the southern ...
73.048 BF2397 – Small Yellow Underwing – Noctuidae – Panemeria tenebrata
Small Yellow Underwing – Noctuidae – Metoponiinae – Panemeria tenebrata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. An inconspicuous little moth that favours ...
73.050 BF2211 – The Wormwood – Noctuidae – Cucullia absinthii
The Wormwood – Noctuidae – Cucullinae – Cucullia absinthii – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2022 – A resident that was once fairly common in the 1960’s and it is ...
73.052 BF2216 – The Shark – Noctuidae – Cucullia umbratica
The Shark – Noctuidae – Cucullinae – Cucullia umbratica – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024 – A resident species in Derbyshire that is widely distributed but not common. ID POINTERS – ...
73.053 BF2214 – Chamomile Shark – Noctuidae – Cucullia chamomillae
Chamomile Shark – Noctuidae – Cucullinae – Cucullia chamomillae – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is generally uncommon but widely distributed in Derbyshire. Only recorded in small numbers each ...
73.058 BF2221 – Mullein – Noctuidae – Cucullia verbasci
Mullein – Noctuidae – Cucullinae – Cucullia verbasci – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is generally uncommon but widely distributed in Derbyshire. Recorded from all areas of the county ...
73.059 BF2223 – Toadflax Brocade – Noctuidae – Calophasia lunula
Toadflax Brocade – Noctuidae – Oncocnemidinae – Calophasia lunula – colour code • STATUS – First record for the VC57 was in 2015. A recent colonist that is generally uncommon with ...
73.061 BF2394 – The Anomalous – Noctuidae – Stilbia anomala
The Anomalous – Noctuidae –Oncocnemidinae – Stilba anomala – colour code • STATUS – A very rare species, probably extinct in the county, which is predominantly a moorland species. In 1986 only ...
73.062 BF2297 – Copper Underwing – Noctuidae – Amphipyra pyramidea
Copper Underwing – Noctuidae – Amphipyrinae – Amphipyra pyramidea – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is generally uncommon and only locally distributed in Derbyshire. Seems to be quite scarce ...
73.063 BF2298 – Svensson’s Copper Underwing – Noctuidae – Amphipyra berbera
Svensson’s Copper Underwing – Noctuidae – Amphipyrinae – Amphipyra berbera – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is fairly common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Since 1970 this species has ...
73.064 BF2299 – Mouse Moth – Noctuidae – Amphipyra tragopoginis
Mouse Moth – Noctuidae – Amphipyrinae – Amphipyra tragopoginis – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is generally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found in all areas of the county ...
73.065 BF2227 – The Sprawler – Noctuidae – Asteroscopus sphinx
The Sprawler – Noctuidae – Psaphidinae – Asteroscopus sphinx – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is now rare in Derbyshire. A species that was once widespread in the county, ...
73.068 BF2245 – Green-brindled Crescent – Noctuidae – Allophyes oxyacanthae
Green-brindled Crescent – Noctuidae – Psaphidinae – Allophyes oxyacanthae – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. A species that is fairly common throughout ...
73.069 BF2243 – Early Grey – Noctuidae – Xylocampa areola
Early Grey – Noctuidae – Psaphidinae – Xylocampa areola – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Well established throughout the lowland areas of the ...
73.070 BF2399 – Bordered Sallow – Noctuidae – Pyrrhia umbra
Bordered Sallow – Noctuidae – Heliothinae – Pyrrhia umbra – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is scarce and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Restricted to a few areas where the ...
73.074 BF2403 – Bordered Straw – Noctuidae – Heliothis peltigera
Bordered Straw – Noctuidae – Heliothinae – Heliothis peltigera – colour code • STATUS – A scarce immigrant to Derbyshire. During 2006 the Bordered Straw was numerous throughout the UK with as ...
73.076 BF2400 – Scarce Bordered Straw – Noctuidae – Helicoverpa armigera
Scarce Bordered Straw – Noctuidae – Heliothinae – Helicoverpa armigera – colour code • STATUS – A scarce immigrant to Derbyshire. During 2006 an unprecedented number of Scarce Bordered Straw moths arrived ...
73.082 BF2292 – Tree-Lichen Beauty – Noctuidae – Cryphia algae
Tree-Lichen Beauty – Noctuidae – Bryophilinae – Cryphia algae – colour code •• STATUS – Recorded in the UK mostly as a migrant species, with only a handful of records prior ...
73.084 BF2293 – Marbled Beauty – Noctuidae – Bryophila domestica
Marbled Beauty – Noctuidae – Bryophilinae – Bryophila domestica – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is well distributed and very common in Derbyshire. Found throughout the county and due ...
73.087 BF2385 – Small Mottled Willow – Noctuidae – Spodoptera exigua
Small Mottled Willow – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Spodoptera exigua – colour code • STATUS – Last Recorded 7th September 2024 – A scarce immigrant to Derbyshire. These particular specimens were trapped during ...
73.092 BF2387 – Mottled Rustic – Noctuidae – Caradrina morpheus
Mottled Rustic – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Caradrina morpheus – colour code • STATUS – Common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. ID POINTERS – The oval and kidney mark are blurred and do not have ...
73.095 BF2389 – Pale Mottled Willow – Noctuidae – Caradrina clavipalpis
Pale Mottled Willow – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Caradrina clavipalpis – colour code • STATUS – A resident and a fairly common species that is widely distributed in Derbyshire. Present in all ...
73.096 BF2381 – Uncertain – Noctuidae – Hoplodrina octogenaria
Uncertain – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Hoplodrina octogenaria – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Common throughout the lowland areas of the county. Becomes ...
73.097 BF2382 – The Rustic – Noctuidae – Hoplodrina blanda
The Rustic – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Hoplodrina blanda – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed in Derbyshire, but generally less common in comparison to it’s close ...
73.099 BF2384 – Vine’s Rustic – Noctuidae – Hoplodrina ambigua
Vine’s Rustic – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Hoplodrina ambigua – colour code •• STATUS – A resident that continues to be present in the county and also a probable immigrant. It is ...
73.100 BF2391 – Silky Wainscot – Noctuidae – Chilodes maritima
Silky Wainscot – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Chilodes maritima – colour code • STATUS – Latest record – August 2024 – A rare species in Derbyshire. Thinly and locally spread across the ...
73.101 BF2380 – Treble Lines – Noctuidae – Charanyca trigrammica
Treble Lines – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Charanyca trigrammica – colour code • STATUS – Latest record June 2024 – A resident that appears to be locally distributed and generally uncommon in ...
73.102 BF2302 – Brown Rustic – Noctuidae – Rusina ferruginea
Brown Rustic – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Rusina ferruginea – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed but locally uncommon in Derbyshire. Restricted to the central & northern ...
73.105 BF2301 – Bird’s Wing – Noctuidae – Dypterygia scabriuscula
Bird’s Wing – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Dypterygia scabriuscula – colour code • STATUS – Described as a rare vagrant in 1986 with only 4 records from Derbyshire, the first in ...
73.107 BF2300 – Old Lady – Noctuidae – Mormo maura
Old Lady – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Mormo maura – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is generally uncommon and only locally distributed in Derbyshire. Occurs in small numbers in ...
73.109 BF2303 – Straw Underwing – Noctuidae – Thalpophila matura
Straw Underwing – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Thalpophila matura – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed, mainly in the lowlands where it is fairly common in Derbyshire. ...
73.113 BF2306 – Angle Shades – Noctuidae – Phlogophora meticulosa
Angle Shades – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Phlogophora meticulosa – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and common in Derbyshire. One of the few moth species that ...
73.114 BF2305 – Small Angle Shades – Noctuidae – Euplexia lucipara
Small Angle Shades – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Euplexia lucipara – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and generally common in Derbyshire. Found in all areas of ...
73.118 BF2367 – Haworth’s Minor – Noctuidae – Celaena haworthii
Haworth’s Minor – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Celaena haworthii – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common on the upland moors of North Derbyshire, where the food plant, ...
73.119 BF2368 – The Crescent – Noctuidae – Helotropha leucostigma
The Crescent – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Helotropha leucostigma – colour code • STATUS – A scarce species that is locally distributed in Derbyshire. A few populations survive at isolated sites in ...
73.120 BF2352 – Dusky Sallow – Noctuidae – Eremobia ochroleuca
Dusky Sallow – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Eremobia ochroleuca – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is generally uncommon but widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found predominantly in the Trent Valley ...
73.121 BF2364 – Frosted Orange – Noctuidae – Gortyna flavago
Frosted Orange – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Gortyna flavago – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Locally common in the south and east ...
73.123 BF2361 – Rosy Rustic – Noctuidae – Hydraecia micacea
Rosy Rustic – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Hydraecia micacea – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Greatest numbers are found in the south and ...
73.124 BF2362 – The Butterbur – Noctuidae – Hydraecia petasitis
The Butterbur – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Hydraecia petasitis – colour code • STATUS – An uncommon species and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Likely to be found wherever the food plant has ...
73.126 BF2358 – Saltern Ear – Noctuidae – Amphipoea fucosa
Saltern Ear – Noctuidae –Xyleninae – Amphipoea fucosa – colour code • STATUS – A very rare county species and current status uncertain. First and only county record was 28th August 1993, ...
73.127 BF2357 – Large Ear – Noctuidae – Amphipoea lucens
Large Ear – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Amphipoea lucens – colour code • STATUS – A resident that appears to be locally common and widely distributed and primarily across the upland moors ...
73.128 BF2360 – Ear Moth – Noctuidae – Amphipoea oculea
Ear Moth – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Amphipoea oculea – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found most frequently in the lowland areas ...
73.131 BF2353 – Flounced Rustic – Noctuidae – Luperina testacea
Flounced Rustic – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Luperina testacea – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Although found in all areas of the ...
73.134 BF2375 – Large Wainscot – Noctuidae – Rhizedra lutosa
Large Wainscot – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Rhizedra lutosa – colour code •• STATUS – A nationally vulnerable species and a resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. A reed-bed species ...
73.136 BF2369 – Bulrush Wainscot – Noctuidae – Nonagria typhae
Bulrush Wainscot – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Nonagria typhae – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found in river valleys throughout the ...
73.137 BF2377 – Fen Wainscot – Noctuidae – Arenostola phragmitidis
Fen Wainscot – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Arenostola phragmitidis – colour code • STATUS – A rare and localised species in Derbyshire, (last recorded in 2024) and a new colonist to the ...
73.139 BF2370 – Twin-spotted Wainscot – Noctuidae – Lenisa geminipuncta
Twin-spotted Wainscot – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Lenisa geminipuncta – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded August 2024 – A new species for Derbyshire, 13th August 2016, when 6 were seen ...
73.141 BF2371 – Brown-veined Wainscot – Noctuidae – Archanara dissoluta
Brown-veined Wainscot – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Archanara dissoluta – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. A reed bed species being a relict ...
73.142 BF2379 – Small Rufous – Noctuidae – Coenobia rufa
Small Rufous – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Coenobia rufa – colour code • STATUS – Last Recorded July 2024 – From reports during 2024, the moth seems to be well established in ...
73.144 BF2350 – Small Wainscot – Noctuidae – Denticucullus pygmina
Small Wainscot – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Denticucullus pygmina – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Present in small numbers across the ...
73.147 BF2345 – Small Dotted Buff – Noctuidae – Photedes minima
Small Dotted Buff – Noctuidae – Xyleninae– Photedes minima – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Present in all areas of the ...
73.151 BF2373 – Webb’s Wainscot – Noctuidae – Globia sparganii
Webb’s Wainscot – Noctuidae – Xyleninae– Globia sparganii – colour code • STATUS – Last Record 2024 – Not listed or recorded in the county in Harrison & Sterling (1988). This ...
73.153 BF2332 – Union Rustic – Noctuidae – Pabulatrix pabulatricula
Union Rustic – Noctuidae –Xyleninae – Pabulatrix pabulatricula – colour code • STATUS – Extinct as a British species – 1 Derbyshire record from 1846. The last British record was from Hertfordshire ...
73.154 BF2330 – Dusky Brocade – Noctuidae – Apamea remissa
Dusky Brocade – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Apamea remissa – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. It is present in all areas ...
73.155 BF2327 – Clouded Brindle – Noctuidae – Apamea epomidion
Clouded Brindle – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Apamea epomidion – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. It is a lowland species and ...
73.156 BF2326 – Clouded-bordered Brindle – Noctuidae – Apamea crenata
Clouded-bordered Brindle – Noctuidae – Xyleninae– Apamea crenata – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is fairly common and widely distributed, present in all areas of the county, especially on ...
73.157 BF2333 – Large Nutmeg – Noctuidae – Apamea anceps
Large Nutmeg – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Apamea anceps – colour code • STATUS – In 1986 described as a rare vagrant to Derbyshire. A species that appears to now be a ...
73.158 BF2334 – Rustic Shoulder-knot – Noctuidae – Apamea sordens
Rustic Shoulder-knot – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Apamea sordens – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is generally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Present in all areas of the ...
73.159 BF2331 – Small Clouded Brindle – Noctuidae – Apamea unanimis
Small Clouded Brindle – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Apamea unanimis – colour code • STATUS – A resident that, although widely distributed, it is generally uncommon in Derbyshire. Recorded in very small ...
73.160 BF2335 – Slender Brindle – Noctuidae – Apamea scolopacina
Slender Brindle – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Apamea scolopacina – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Strongly associated with areas of ancient broad-leaved ...
73.162 BF2321 – Dark Arches – Noctuidae – Apamea monoglypha
Dark Arches – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Apamea monogylpha – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is very common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. One of the most abundant species ...
73.163 BF2322 – Light Arches – Noctuidae – Apamea lithoxylaea
Light Arches – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Apamea lithoxylaea – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Present in all areas of the ...
73.164 BF2323 – Reddish Light Arches – Noctuidae – Apamea sublustris
Reddish Light Arches – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Apamea sublustris – colour code • STATUS – A quite remarkable record of a Reddish Light Arches was trapped overnight, 30th June/1st July 2023, ...
73.165 BF2329 – The Confused – Noctuidae – Apamea furva
The Confused – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Apamea furva – colour code • STATUS – Widely distributed throughout the Peak District area of Derbyshire and fairly common in the upland region of ...
73.168 BF2336 – Double Lobed – Noctuidae – Apamea ophlogramma
Double Lobed – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Apamea ophlogramma – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. A very scarce species in the county ...
73.169 BF2343 – Common Rustic – Noctuidae – Mesapamea secalis
Common Rustic – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Mesapamea secalis – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. It is a common moth throughout the ...
73.170 BF2343a – Lesser Common Rustic – Noctuidae – Mesapamea didyma
Lesser Common Rustic – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Mesapamea didyma – colour code • STATUS – A resident whose current status is uncertain in Derbyshire. It is thought to be widely ...
73.171 BF2342 – Rosy Minor – Noctuidae – Litoligia literosa
Rosy Minor – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Litoligia literosa – colour code • STATUS – A species that is widely distributed and fairly common in most areas of Derbyshire. Present in low ...
73.172 BF2341 – Cloaked Minor – Noctuidae – Mesoligia furuncula
Cloaked Minor – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Mesoligia furuncula – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is locally common in the lowland areas of Derbyshire. Absent from the north of ...
73.173 BF2337 – Marbled Minor – Noctuidae – Oligia strigilis
Marbled Minor – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Oligia strigilis – colour code • STATUS – A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Well represented across the county but separation ...
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 ...
73.179 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 ...
73.181 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 ...
73.183 BF2275 – Dusky-lemon Sallow – Noctuidae – Cirrhia gilvago
Dusky-lemon Sallow – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Cirrhia gilvago – colour code •• STATUS – A Red Data Species – Latest record 2024 – A resident that was widely distributed in Derbyshire. ...
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 ...
73.190 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 ...
73.193 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 ...
73.197 BF2260 – Dotted Chestnut – Noctuidae – Conistra rubiginea
Dotted Chestnut – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Conistra rubiginea – colour code • STATUS – A new species for Derbyshire, but not for VC57, as South Wood lies entirely in VC55. ...
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 ...
73.202 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, ...
73.208 BF2242 – Sword-grass – Noctuidae – Xylena exsoleta
Sword-grass – Noctuidae –Xyleninae – Xylena exsoleta – colour code • STATUS – Current status is uncertain – Probably rare resident or rare vagrant – last recorded in 1982. Primarily a moorland ...
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 ...
73.210 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 ...
73.211 BF2313 – Angle-striped Sallow – Noctuidae – Enargia paleacea
Angle-striped Sallow – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Enargia paleacea – colour code • • STATUS – A nationally scarce B species and possible immigrant. A resident that is scarce and locally distributed ...
73.213 BF2312 – The Olive – Noctuidae – Ipimorpha subtusa
The Olive – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Ipimorpha subtusa – colour code • STATUS – A resident that has always been locally distributed and generally uncommon in Derbyshire. Found in small ...
73.214 BF2317 – White-spotted Pinion – Noctuidae – Cosmia diffinis
White-spotted Pinion – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Cosmia diffinis – colour code • STATUS – A very rare and locally distributed species in Derbyshire, that seems to be restricted to isolated areas ...
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 ...
73.216 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, ...
73.217 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 ...
73.219 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. ...
73.220 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 ...
73.233 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 ...
73.234 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 ...
73.237 BF2252 – Large Ranunculus – Noctuidae – Polymixis flavicincta
Large Ranunculus – Noctuidae –Xyleninae – Polymixis flavicincta – colour code • STATUS – Rare vagrant and last recorded in Derbyshire 1915 – The inclusion of this species on the VC57 list ...
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 ...
73.241 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 ...
73.243 BF2183 – Blossom Underwing – Noctuidae – Orthosia miniosa
Blossom Underwing – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Orthosia miniosa – colour code • STATUS – A new species for the county and for the VC57. The late Dave Budworth, who was ...
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 ...
73.246 BF2185 – Lead-coloured Drab – Noctuidae – Orthosia populeti
Lead-coloured Drab – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Orthosia populeti – colour code • STATUS – A resident that has become exceedingly rare and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Was a common species, especially ...
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 ...
73.248 BF2184 – Northern Drab – Noctuidae – Orthosia opima
Northern Drab – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Orthosia opima – colour code • STATUS – A rare vagrant with less than 25 specimens being reported – last recorded on 22nd April 1971 ...
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 ...
73.252 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 ...
73.253 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 ...
73.263 BF2157 – Light Brocade – Noctuidae – Lacanobia w-latinum
Light Brocade – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Lacanobia w-latinum – colour code • STATUS – A new species for Derbyshire in 2019. Current status unsure, as no previous records published prior to ...
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 ...
73.265 BF2156 – Beautiful Brocade – Noctuidae – Lacanobia contigua
Beautiful Brocade – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Lacanobia contigua – colour code • STATUS – Rare vagrant and last recorded in Derbyshire -1987 – Frequents woodland, moorland and heathland. A larva of ...
73.266 BF2159 – Dog’s Tooth – Noctuidae – Lacanobia suasa
Dog’s Tooth – Noctuidae –Hadeninae – Lacanobia suasa – colour code • STATUS – Rare vagrant and last recorded in Derbyshire in 1984. ID POINTERS – FLIGHT PERIOD – May- June then ...
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 ...
73.277 BF2153 – Bordered Gothic – Noctuidae – Sideridis reticulata
Bordered Gothic – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Sideridis reticulata – colour code • STATUS – A rare vagrant and last recorded in Derbyshire in 1970. A declining species in Britain, being restricted ...
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 ...
73.283 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 ...
73.289 BF2196 – Striped Wainscot – Noctuidae – Mythimna pudorina
Striped Wainscot – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Mythimna pudorina – colour code • STATUS – Current status uncertain – maybe still holding on in small populations in marshy areas of the Trent Valley. ...
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 ...
73.294 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 ...
73.295 BF2195 – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Delicate – Mythimna vitellina
Delicate – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Mythimna vitellina – colour code • STATUS – A rare but regular immigrant to Britain. There are two accepted VC57 Derbyshire records. The first was ...
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 ...
73.298 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, ...
73.302 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 ...
73.304 BF2208 – The Cosmopolitan – Noctuidae – Leucania loreyi
The Cosmopolitan – Noctuidae –Hadeninae – Leucania loreyi – colour code • STATUS – A rare migrant which was last recorded in Derbyshire in 1983. ID POINTERS – FLIGHT PERIOD – Most ...
73.307 BF2119 – Pearly Underwing – Noctuidae – Peridroma saucia
Pearly Underwing – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Peridroma saucia – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded September 2023 – An uncommon migrant, recorded infrequently. ID POINTERS – The moth gets its name from the ...
73.309 BF2100 – Eversmann’s Rustic – Noctuidae – Actebia fennica
Eversmann’s Rustic – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Actebia fennica – colour code • STATUS – This species is accepted to the county list on the basis of one record from Chesterfield in ...
73.312 BF2080 – Square-spot Dart – Noctuidae – Euxoa obelisca
Square-spot Dart – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Euxoa obelisca – colour code • STATUS – Current status uncertain. Possibly a rare and locally distributed species. Last recorded 1974 ID POINTERS – FLIGHT PERIOD – On ...
73.313 BF2081 – White-line Dart – Noctuidae – Euxoa tritici
White-line Dart – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Euxoa tritici – colour code • STATUS – Scarce and locally distributed species in Derbyshire. Up to 1986 only around 20 individuals had been recorded ...
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 ...
73.317 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 ...
73.320 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 ...
73.325 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 ...
73.327 BF2091 – Dark Sword-grass – Noctuidae – Agrotis ipsilon
Dark Sword-grass – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Agrotis ipsilon – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 2024 – A migrant and occasional resident species in Derbyshire. Regularly recorded in small numbers ...
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 ...
73.331 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 ...
73.332 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 ...
73.337 BF2140 – White-marked – Noctuidae – Cerastis leucographa
White-marked – Noctuidae –Noctuinae – Cerastis leucographa – colour code • STATUS – A rare vagrant with one county record from 29th March 2007. ID POINTERS – FLIGHT PERIOD – An early ...
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 ...
73.339 BF2105 – Dotted Rustic – Noctuidae – Rhyacia simulans
Dotted Rustic – Noctuidae –Noctuinae – Rhyacia simulans – colour code • STATUS – Status in Derbyshire is uncertain – Either a very rare migrant or a possible rare resident. This moth ...
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 ...
73.342 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 ...
73.346 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 ...
73.348 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 ...
73.349 BF2113 – Stout Dart – Noctuidae – Spaelotis ravida
Stout Dart – Noctuidae –Noctuinae – Spaelotis ravida – colour code • STATUS – A suspected vagrant or immigrant – ID POINTERS – FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing from June – ...
73.350 BF2137 – Great Brocade – Noctuidae – Eurois occulata
Great Brocade – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Eurois occulata – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded September 2022 – Either a rare resident or a rare immigrant in Derbyshire. A scattering ...
73.351 BF2114 – Double Dart – Noctuidae – Graphiphora augur
Double Dart – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Graphiphora augur – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded 21st June 2011 – Was once a common species in Derbyshire during the 1970’s ...
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 ...
73.353 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 ...
73.354 BF2131 – Square-spotted Clay – Noctuidae – Xestia stigmatica
Square-spotted Clay – Noctuidae –Noctuinae – Xestia stigmatica – colour code • STATUS. – Current status uncertain in the county – 1 record in 1895, then recorded in 1997 & 2002. Two ...
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 ...
73.357 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 ...
73.360 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 ...
73.364 BF2115 – Rosy Marsh Moth – Noctuidae – Coenophila subrosea
Rosy Marsh Moth – Noctuidae –Noctuinae – Coenophila subrosea – colour code • STATUS – Possibly a former resident in Derbyshire but now extinct in the county. ID POINTERS – FLIGHT PERIOD ...
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 ...
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 ...
74.007 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 ...
74.011 BF2418 – Cream-bordered Green Pea – Noctuidae – Earias clorana
Cream-bordered Green Pea – Noctuidae – Chloephorinae – Earias clorana – colour code • • STATUS – Latest record 2024 – First recorded in Derbyshire in 1993. A Nationally Scarce B species ...
