20.022 BF421 – Hawthorn Tip Moth – Argyresthia bonnetella – (Linnaeus, 1758)
Adult Micro: CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species –
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– Rare / Uncommon / Scarce 
– Day-flying
– care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required. Confusion Species: Argyresthia pruniella
ID pointers: Tiny but distinctive with a mixed creamy-brown and golden-brown forewing. A white dorsal streak that is interrupted by a dark brown oblique cross-band and falls short of the costa.
Distribution: (Last record: 17 July 2022 at Buxton ) – Found on Hawthorn (Crataegus) in widely scattered localities across the county.
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Last Recorded Year: 2022
Last Recorded By – Steve Orridge
Last Recorded General Area – Buxton
Selected Images: Kings Newton Derbyshire – Will Soar ©
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1994 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Argyresthia bonnetella
Found 36 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 6 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 30 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 6 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 30 from Before 2020
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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 – Argyresthia bonnetella
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Monthly Records By Year:
Argyresthia bonnetella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Argyresthia bonnetella
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Argyresthia bonnetella
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Argyresthia bonnetella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Argyresthia bonnetella
AGR: -1.14% | Total % Change: -21.4%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Argyresthia bonnetella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Argyresthia bonnetella
Argyresthia bonnetella
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 - Argyresthia bonnetella – 36 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladycroft Ave, Buxton | SK07S | 22/08/2025 | 1 | adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC48197669 |
| Littleover | SK33G | 12/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Watson, Adrian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43604409 |
| Drakelow, Derbys. | SK22F | 28/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Williams, Michael | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42838439 |
| Buxton SK, UK | SK07S | 01/08/2022 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC28797689 |
| Ladycroft Ave | SK07S | 17/07/2022 | 1 | adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35090054 |
| Birch Vale | SK08I | 09/08/2021 | 1 | Adult | Hewitt, Jane | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34472192 |
| Birch Vale | SK08I | 30/06/2017 | 1 | adult | Hewitt, Jane | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40501204 |
| Ladycroft Ave | SK07S | 07/08/2015 | 1 | adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC48845023 |
| Wood Lane,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 03/08/2012 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COUHS |
| Deep Dale,Taddington | SK16U | 25/08/2011 | 1 | Adult | K.R. Huston | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COU4J |
| Clough Wood,Darley Dale | SK26K | 27/07/2011 | 1 | Adult | A. Butler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP7CF |
| Rose Av,Clowne | SK57D | 22/08/2010 | 1 | Adult | D. Hursthouse | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP6IW |
| Rose Av,Clowne | SK57D | 21/07/2010 | 1 | Adult | D. Hursthouse | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP61J |
| Rose Av,Clowne | SK57D | 27/06/2010 | 1 | Adult | D. Hursthouse | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COZDE |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 26/06/2010 | 2 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COT6J |
| West Park Meadows (LNR),Spondon | SK33Y | 10/07/2009 | 1 | Adult | BUDWORTH, Mr D., WARD, Mr N.J., MILLAR, Mr J.C.G., | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COZAN |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 02/08/2008 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COSLT |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 21/07/2006 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP3AU |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 24/06/2006 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COVZ3 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 01/08/2005 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34676292 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 01/08/2005 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP2TC |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 13/08/2004 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34676291 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 13/08/2004 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP2D6 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 06/08/2004 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34676290 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 06/08/2004 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CORF1 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 04/08/2004 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34676288 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 04/08/2004 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34676289 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 04/08/2004 | 2 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COVPS |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 17/07/2004 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34676287 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 17/07/2004 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CORAM |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 16/07/2004 | 2 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34676286 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 16/07/2004 | 2 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP201 |
| The Shimmers, Cressbrook, Buxton | SK17R | 20/07/1996 | 1 | Adult | R.F. Botterill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COQVZ |
| Cressbrook Dale, Little Longstone | SK17R | 20/07/1996 | 1 | Adult | S.H. Hind | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP1AK |
| Acton Rd Ind Est, Long Eaton | SK43W | 28/06/1995 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP161 |
| Walton Golf Course, Chesterfield, near th practice fairway | SK36U | 31/08/1994 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP15D |