Yponomeuta evonymella       Yponomeuta padella/malinellus/cagnagella
Probable Yponomeuta padella - Orchard Ermine - 1st July 2020 - Melbourne - Tony Davison
16.002 BF425  – Orchard Ermine  – Yponomeuta padella  – (Linnaeus, 1758)
Adult Micro:  CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species –       Leaf-miner:  CAT A – Recorded accepted without the leaf or a photo –       Larval Case:  C1 – Distinctive Species –      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread        purple – Leaf-miner
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Yponomeutidae  >> Yponomeutinae
ID Difficulty:  Red – difficult to identify – detailed examination required, often a Gen Det and/or specimen and quality photographs are required.
Confusion Species: Apple Ermine (Yponomeuta malinellus), Spindle Ermine (Yponomeuta cagnagella) and Willow Ermine (Yponomeuta rorrella)
ID pointers: Difficult to ID, so best guide is the food plant. Two-toned grey-whitish forewing with a scattering of small black dots.
Distribution:  Widespread and common wherever there is Hawthorn, Blackthorn & Cherry
General Comment: None Flight Period: July /  August –  On the wing July – August Mine Period:  March /  April /  May
Mine Period Additional: None.
Mine ID Difficulty:  Green Mine Leaf – Easy to identify, generally the leaf mine is distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
Mine Type/s: Not Recorded
Mine Feeding Method/s: Not Recorded
Mine Comment: Yponomeuta padella (Orchard Ermine) larvae are leaf miners, but they’re famous for also creating large, communal silken webs (tents) on branches of hawthorn and blackthorn, first of all mining the leaves and then feeding gregariously within these webs, causing significant defoliation. So, while they are leaf miners, their web-building behaviour is their most distinctive feature, often mistaken for other leaf-feeding insects. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison, Neil Gregory (Larval webs)  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 21 December 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 19-22mm
 Food Plant: Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Plum, Cherry.
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 © / Larval Webs Trent Lock May 2025 – Neil Gregory©

Probable Yponomeuta padella - Orchard Ermine - 1st July 2020 - Melbourne - Tony Davison
Probable Yponomeuta padella – Orchard Ermine – 1st July 2020 – Melbourne – Tony Davison
Yponomeuta padella (on hawthorn) - 24th May 2025 - Trent Lock - Neil Gregory
Yponomeuta padella (on hawthorn) – 24th May 2025 – Trent Lock – Neil Gregory
Yponomeuta padella (on hawthorn) - 24th May 2025 - Trent Lock - Neil Gregory
Yponomeuta padella (on hawthorn) – 24th May 2025 – Trent Lock – Neil Gregory
Probable Yponomeuta padella - Orchard Ermine - 1st July 2020 - Melbourne - Tony Davison
Yponomeuta padella (on hawthorn) - 24th May 2025 - Trent Lock - Neil Gregory
Yponomeuta padella (on hawthorn) - 24th May 2025 - Trent Lock - Neil Gregory

 
 

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16.002 BF425 - Yponomeuta padella - Orchard Ermine Melbourne, Derbyshire -Tony Davison©

Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1979 - 2025)  |  Immatures: (between 1970 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Yponomeuta padella

Found 104 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 21 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 83 from Before 2020
Flying
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Mining
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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 – Yponomeuta padella

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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: Yponomeuta padella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Yponomeuta padella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Yponomeuta padella
AGR: -2.02%   |   Total % Change: -38.8%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Yponomeuta padella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Yponomeuta padella

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.

Mine Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Yponomeuta padella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Mine 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 mine periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen mining, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Yponomeuta padella – 104 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Woodland AveSK43R05/07/20258adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48391199
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A04/07/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43089498
Froggatt, Hope ValleySK27N03/07/20252adultBarnacle, Bryanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43057829
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T30/06/20251adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43931946
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A27/06/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42751766
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A25/06/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42709502
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A20/06/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42600072
Trent LockSK43V24/05/20251larval webNeil Gregoryvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41787163
LittleoverSK33G11/08/20249adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43653209
SandiacreSK43T26/07/20231AdultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34528705
Ninelands RoadSK28F17/07/20231adultBlues, Clarevc57_irecords_extractiBRC31671981
Glossop, Hague Street, Hay meadowSK09G26/08/20221adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335160
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A25/07/20221adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35167285
Havercroft RoadSK38L14/08/20211AdultTait, Malcolmvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36368402
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F10/08/20211adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC29836919
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F06/08/20211adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC29836674
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F31/07/20211adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC29836456
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J30/07/20211adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC46539393
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J26/07/20211adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC46539605
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J21/07/20212adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC46539899
Havercroft RoadSK38L30/07/20201AdultTait, Malcolmvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36368030
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A25/08/20191adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35161839
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J23/08/20172adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45725277
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J22/08/20175adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45723071
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J17/08/20171adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45723792
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J16/08/20171adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45725392
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J25/08/20161adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45703284
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J26/08/20151adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45683516
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J22/08/20154adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45685097
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J21/08/20156adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45685005
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J18/08/20151adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45689739
Calver and River DerwentSK27M25/07/20151adultWatchorn, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC2872611
Dronfield WoodhouseSK37J21/08/20131adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45489620
Dronfield WoodhouseSK37J16/08/20132adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45489689
Dronfield WoodhouseSK37J13/08/20131adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45489751
Dronfield WoodhouseSK37J13/08/20131adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45489752
Dronfield WoodhouseSK37J11/08/20131adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45494183
Dronfield WoodhouseSK37J10/08/20131adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45494217
Not givenSK27N09/08/20133AdultBarnacle, Bryanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC440118
Dronfield WoodhouseSK37J08/08/20131adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45494349
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z31/08/20111adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33514001
Dronfield WoodhouseSK37J24/08/20111adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45396957
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z01/08/20111adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33513753
Dronfield WoodhouseSK37J27/07/20111adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45403723
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z07/08/20101adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33515456
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z03/08/20102adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33515392
Backgarden of Whitegates, CodnorSK44E02/08/20101adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33515363
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S31/07/20101AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTIT
Lockerbrook Farm,Ladybower ResSK18U26/07/20104AdultA. Creaservc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXBU
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S24/07/20101AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXAN
Newboundmill Lane,PleasleySK56C09/08/20092AdultB. Elliott;C. Stubbsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP04B
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X15/08/20081adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33420095
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S27/07/20081AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWLL
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S26/07/20081AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP4GO
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X22/07/20071adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33405314
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X22/07/20072AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSCC
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S04/08/20061AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3FJ
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X28/07/20061adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33529656
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X28/07/20061AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3EA
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S28/07/20062AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3EM
Church St,Holloway,MatlockSK35I26/07/20062AdultF. Harrisonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3D6
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S24/07/20061AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3CW
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X21/07/200625adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33529451
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X21/07/200625AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3B8
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S20/07/20061AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COW2W
Church St,Holloway,MatlockSK35I19/07/20062AdultF. Harrisonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COW2C
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S16/07/20062AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORTK
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X14/07/20061adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33529196
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X14/07/20061AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COW1C
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S12/07/20061AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORTB
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S07/07/20061AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COW17
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S05/07/20061AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COW0B
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y01/08/20056AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVW1
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y29/07/20055AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORMA
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y13/08/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORFT
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y06/08/200421AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2BI
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y04/08/20045AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVPO
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X01/08/20041adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33102330
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X01/08/20041AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORE3
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y01/08/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP297
Burnaston (Toyota Plant NR), DerbySK23V28/07/20041AdultA. Davison;P. Precey;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP26N
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y27/07/200418AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZ6L
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R27/07/20041AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP24S
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y25/07/20042AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORCI
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R24/07/20041AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVO7
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V24/07/20041AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP23W
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R22/07/20041AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP22H
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y22/07/20043AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP23D
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y19/07/20042AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZ61
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y17/07/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP20G
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X15/07/20042AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVN6
Grindleford (Padley Mill C)SK27P21/07/20016AdultBOTTERILL, Mr R.F., CRACKLES, Mr I., HOUSLEY, Mr Pvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZ2X
St Cross, Sloade Lane, Ridgeway MoorSK38V07/07/20011AdultBOTTERILL, Mr R.F., CRACKLES, Mr I., HOUSLEY, Mr Pvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZ2B
Dowey Lumb NR, DronfieldSK38Q25/07/19971AdultH.E. Beaumont;R.F. Botterillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZM2
Deerlands Rd, Ashgate, ChesterfieldSK37K27/07/19941AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP14I
Whitwell Wood,WhitwellSK57E20/07/19901AdultR.F. Botterillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP0VE
Threepieces, Veron Lane, Kelstedge, AshoverSK36G07/08/19841AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP0QH
Threepieces, Veron Lane, Kelstedge, AshoverSK36G01/08/19841AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP0Q6
Repton (site not precise)SK32B14/08/19811AdultYOUNG, Mr D.A., HARRISON, Mr F., BEAUMONT, Mr H.E.vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COQLJ
Repton (site not precise)SK32B11/08/19811AdultYOUNG, Mr D.A., HARRISON, Mr F., BEAUMONT, Mr H.E.vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP9W6
Repton (site not precise)SK32B29/07/19811AdultYOUNG, Mr D.A., HARRISON, Mr F., BEAUMONT, Mr H.E.vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZ10
Repton (site not precise)SK32B04/07/19811AdultYOUNG, Mr D.A., HARRISON, Mr F., BEAUMONT, Mr H.E.vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COQL0
Carvers Rocks NR,Hartshorne,SwadlincoteSK32G01/08/19791AdultD.A. Youngvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP0ME
Hopton Wood Quarry (site not precise)SK25M07/06/19701LarvaeVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COQIA

 
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