Nemaxera betulinella       Nemapogon koenigi
Nemapogon cloacella
12.016 BF216  – Cork Moth  – Nemapogon cloacella  – (Haworth, 1828)
Adult Micro:  CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species –      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread        day-flying – Day-flying
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Tineidae  >> Nemapogoninae
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
ID pointers: A yellowish-orange head. Forewings a mixture of pale brown, reddish brown and whitish markings, with a distinct white spot, which is nearly always present, in the mid-area of the forewing.
Distribution:  Common throughout Derbyshire with the exception of the moorland areas where it is recorded infrequently.
General Comment: None Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  August /  September –  On the wing during May – September at dusk but will fly in sunshine Moth Activity: Cathemeral   – sometimes seen during the day Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 1 January 2026 by RP ***
Wingspan: 10-18mm
 Food Plant: Various species of Bracket Fungus
Specific Recorded History Dates for Common [Blue code Blue-coded] moths is not displayed/updated in this tab. However, all verified records for this moth are listed in the RECORDS tab below.
Selected Images:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison ©

12.016 BF216 - Tineidae - Nemapogoninae - Nemapogon cloacella
Nemapogon cloacella – Cork moth
Nemapogon cloacella
Nemapogon cloacella – Cork moth
12.016 BF216 - Tineidae - Nemapogoninae - Nemapogon cloacella
Nemapogon cloacella

 
 

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12.016 BF216 Nemapogon cloacella - Cork Moth Melbourne, Derbyshire -Tony Davison©

Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1996 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Nemapogon cloacella

Found 48 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 13 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 35 from Before 2020
Flying
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Bedrock Geology ** indirectly affects moth distribution by influencing the type of habitat and food plants available in an area. In turn, this may affect the types of moths that can thrive, or where they can most likely be found.


NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Nemapogon cloacella

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Note – the NBN Atlas datasets are listed in the map below and vary in their currency (uptodateness) – however, the map does give a general indication of the moth's distribution across the UK.

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Monthly Records By Year: Nemapogon cloacella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Monthly Counts By Year: Nemapogon cloacella
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )

First/Last Recorded Dates: Nemapogon cloacella
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]

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Recordings By Year: Nemapogon cloacella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Nemapogon cloacella
AGR: 0%   |   Total % Change: 0%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Nemapogon cloacella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Nemapogon cloacella

Flight Period chart – the grey hatched area above, which can cross one or more months, pictorially represents the best guess we have for this moth's flight periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen in flight, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Nemapogon cloacella – 48 records available

Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Midway, Derbys.SK32A30/06/20251adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43042249
Chaddesden GardenSK33T24/06/20251adultloverock, neilvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42663883
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S13/06/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42555617
upper cromford gardenSK25Y31/05/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41994404
sheffieldSK38M31/05/20251adultTurner, Janvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42121481
sheffieldSK38M29/05/20251adultTurner, Janvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41987733
upper cromford gardenSK25Y28/05/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41899089
Ashford Marble MillSK16Z09/07/20241adultSteven Bellvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40548627
Longdendale, Wildboar CloughSK09U19/05/20241adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36371792
King's NewtonSK32Y12/05/20241adultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40386375
Marlborough Road, Long Eaton, DerbysSK43X17/06/20224adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC25875239
Buxton SK, UKSK07S03/07/20211AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC22783864
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y05/08/20201AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34059783
Grouse Inn, Longshaw EstateSK27N21/05/20181AdultComont, Richardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC6806468
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y31/05/20171AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34059784
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z20/07/20161adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33504675
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y18/07/20161AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34059785
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z07/06/20161adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC35028517
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z16/06/20151adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33505414
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z25/07/20142adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33507335
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z18/06/20141adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33506565
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z01/06/20141adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33506382
Duffield Rd, Allestree, DerbySK34K24/06/20131AdultP. Smithvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP8UY
Carr WoodSK45A22/07/20122adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33510960
Carr Wood, RipleySK45A22/07/20122AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP82Z
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z30/05/20121adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33510140
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z30/05/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP7R2
Carr WoodSK45A26/05/20122adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33510067
Carr WoodSK45A26/05/20121adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33510081
Carr Wood, RipleySK45A26/05/20123AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP0CK
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z03/07/20111adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33513276
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z03/07/20111AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXQW
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z27/06/20111adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33513116
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z27/06/20111AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXQ6
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X15/06/20111adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33085906
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X15/06/20111AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6ZP
Bristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R15/07/20091AdultS.L.P. Whiteleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWU2
Calke Park,TicknallSK32L02/06/20091AdultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWPL
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y16/07/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34678953
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y16/07/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP208
Foremark Resr, TicknallSK32H25/06/20041AdultA. Davison;N. Topliss;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1TH
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y21/05/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34678952
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y21/05/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVK1
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y16/05/20042AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34678951
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y16/05/20042AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1O3
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y05/06/20031AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34678950
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y05/06/20031AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COR1K
Cressbrook Dale, Little LongstoneSK17R20/07/19961AdultS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1AQ

 
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