49.080 BF1053 – Varied Tortrix – Acleris hastiana – (Linnaeus, 1758)
Adult Micro: CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species –
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– Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant
– care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required. Confusion Species: Acleris cristana
ID pointers: Perhaps the most varied of British tortrix moths. Can be confused with A.cristana which has a more concave forewing costa and two prominent scale tufts. The forewing costa is strongly curved from the base and coarsely fringed with scales. A scale tuft near mid-wing. Other scale tufts can be visible near the wing base and near the tornus, but these can disappear with wear. Usually three patterned types – 1) Uniform in colour and appearance 2) longitudinal markings typically stripes from wing base to apex 3) transverse markings, often as a crossband.
Distribution: (First record: 1975 ) – (Last record: 24 December 2024 at Long Clough ) – Very few Derbyshire records, so status is uncertain/ Rare. Records that do exist are widespread across the county.
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 7 November 2025 by RP ***
Last Recorded Year: 2024
First Recorded Year: 1975
Last Recorded By – Christian Heintzen
Last Recorded General Area – Long Clough
Selected Images: 24/12/2024 – Long Clough – Christian Heintzen© / 12/1/2024 – Markham Vale – Don Cambridge© / Pride Park 6/3/25 – Matt Leedell©
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 2005 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Acleris hastiana
Found 19 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 12 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 7 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 12 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 7 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 – Acleris hastiana
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the map does give a general indication of the moth's distribution across the UK.
Monthly Records By Year:
Acleris hastiana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Acleris hastiana
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Acleris hastiana
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Acleris hastiana
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Acleris hastiana
AGR: -3.41% | Total % Change: -50%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Acleris hastiana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Acleris hastiana
Acleris hastiana
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 - Acleris hastiana – 19 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin Forest | SK26X | 04/10/2025 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45799786 |
| Midway, Derbys. | SK32A | 20/03/2025 | 1 | adult | Williams, Michael | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40484868 |
| Staveley Derbyshire | SK47H | 24/12/2024 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC39749285 |
| Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long Clough | SK09G | 24/12/2024 | 1 | adult | Heintzen, Christian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC39768333 |
| Staveley Derbyshire | SK47H | 28/10/2024 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC39014422 |
| West Park Fox Covert LNR | SK43W | 06/09/2024 | 3 | adult | Bryce, Marion | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC38352038 |
| Forbes Hole LNR | SK43W | 21/08/2024 | 1 | adult | Bryce, Marion | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC38041405 |
| Markham Vale South Tip | SK47K | 06/03/2024 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35044433 |
| Markham Vale Derbyshire | SK47K | 06/03/2024 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41006702 |
| Markham Vale North tip | SK47L | 12/01/2024 | 1 | adult | Don Cambridge | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34515988 |
| Markham Vale North tip , Derbyshire | SK47L | 12/01/2024 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34558985 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 15/06/2022 | 1 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC27846416 |
| Toton Fields LNR | SK43X | 01/09/2018 | 1 | adult | Bryce, Marion | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC7893304 |
| Drakelow NR,Burton on Trent | SK22F | 29/12/2013 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP9I6 |
| Pleasley NR (Pit Head) | SK46X | 15/11/2012 | 1 | Adult | B.J.N. Hill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP8SJ |
| Wood Lane,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 08/10/2010 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP6Q3 |
| Drakelow NR (fen area), Burton on Trent | SK22F | 09/04/2010 | 2 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP57G |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 01/07/2006 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP33Z |
| Pleasley Park (centre clearing) | SK56H | 04/10/2005 | 2 | Adult | BUDWORTH, Mr D., STUBBS, Mr M.J., STUBBS, Mrs C., | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CORNX |