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49.120 BF947 - Tortricidae - Tortricinae - Aethes smeathmanniana
49.120 BF947  – Common Marbled Straw  – Aethes smeathmanniana  – (Fabricius, 1781)
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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Brown –  Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant    
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Tortricidae  >> Tortricinae
Other Name/s: Yarrow Conch
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  A.rubigana
ID pointers: Narrow forewing which is a creamy buff ground colour with variable reddish or orangish-brown markings and cross-bands.
Distribution:  (Last record: 10 August 2023 at Markham Vale )  –  A local species in the county. Found on Yarrow – recorded in small numbers at light.
General Comment: None Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  August –  On the wing during May – August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 7 November 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 12-19mm
 Food Plant: Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), and Knapweeds (Centaurea).
Last Recorded Year: 2023
Last Recorded By – Sid Morris
Last Recorded General Area – Markham Vale
Selected Images:  Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

49.120 BF947 - Tortricidae - Tortricinae - Aethes smeathmanniana
Aethes smeathmanniana – King’s Newton – Tony Davison
49.120 BF947 - Tortricidae - Tortricinae - Aethes smeathmanniana
Aethes smeathmanniana – King’s Newton – Tony Davison
49.120 BF947 - Tortricidae - Tortricinae - Aethes smeathmanniana
49.120 BF947 - Tortricidae - Tortricinae - Aethes smeathmanniana


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49.120 BF947 - Aethes smeathmanniana Kings Newton, Derbyshire - Tony Davison© 49.120 BF947 - Aethes smeathmanniana Kings Newton, Derbyshire - Tony Davison©

Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1995 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Aethes smeathmanniana

Found 76 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 33 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 43 from Before 2020
Flying
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Aethes smeathmanniana

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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: Aethes smeathmanniana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Aethes smeathmanniana
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Aethes smeathmanniana
AGR: -0.61%   |   Total % Change: -12.5%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Aethes smeathmanniana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Aethes smeathmanniana

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 - Aethes smeathmanniana – 76 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L15/10/20251adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC46140563
Midway, Derbys.SK32A18/09/20251adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45485935
Midway, Derbys.SK32A06/09/20251adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45184664
Netherside Drive, Chellaston, DerbySK33V28/08/20251adultPittam, Richardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44912815
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T25/08/20251adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44886452
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L24/08/20251adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44756657
King's NewtonSK32Y29/07/20251adultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48470447
Allestree, DerbySK33P26/07/20251adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43896935
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T18/07/20251adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44185051
Darwin ForestSK26X06/07/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43107583
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H06/06/20251adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42103690
BelperSK34U01/05/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41332004
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N01/05/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43706800
Sandiacre GardenSK43T30/04/20251adultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44473510
BelperSK34N29/04/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41274823
BelperSK34U26/04/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41187218
Woodland AveSK43R17/05/20242adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40044426
Markham Vale DerbyshireSK47L10/08/20231adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC32410418
Findern GardenSK33A27/07/20231AdultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34637775
Buxton SK, UKSK07S27/08/20221AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC28806333
Woodland AveSK43R13/08/20221adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33495117
Kirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K13/05/20221adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41045699
Woodland AveSK43R07/05/20221AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27846395
Buxton SK, UKSK07S10/10/20211AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC28921860
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A06/08/20211adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35165603
Woodland AveSK43R24/07/20212adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33499034
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A19/07/20211adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35165392
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y28/09/20201AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34059714
Woodland AveSK43R14/09/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33502287
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A30/07/20201adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35163407
Kirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K26/05/20201adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41040296
Woodland AveSK43R20/05/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33500690
Woodland AveSK43R09/05/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33500622
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z25/07/20181adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34967273
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y19/07/20181AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060344
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z25/07/20171adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34968525
Firestone Lane, MatlockSK36G18/07/20141adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33507112
The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, GlapwellSK46S27/08/20131AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COUYY
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y19/08/20131AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34675640
Drakelow NR (car park),Burton on TrentSK22F12/07/20131AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COYMK
Pleasley NR (Pit Head)SK46X04/09/20121AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP8P1
Pleasley NR (Pit Head)SK46X25/08/20121AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP8MY
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A18/08/20121AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COULJ
Belper (Belper Coppice)SK34N19/05/20111AdultK.R. Hustonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6W0
Pleasley Pit (Colliery Buildings),PleasleySK46X07/05/20111AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTT0
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R12/09/20101AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6N7
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D10/08/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXEZ
Ault Hucknall,GlapwellSK46S28/06/20101AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5LJ
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D22/05/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COT2N
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D21/05/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COT25
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W20/05/20101AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP597
Robin Wood (central area)SK32M04/08/20081AdultDave Budworth;P. Patrick;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSME
Robin WoodSK32M03/08/20081AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34675639
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y02/08/20081AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34675638
Drakelow NR (car park),Burton on TrentSK22F28/06/20081AdultM.J. Williams;R. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSIU
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A07/06/20081AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWIK
Pleasley Pit NR (Pit Buildings)SK46X25/08/20071AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSFQ
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A03/08/20071AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP411
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A16/09/20061AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3NU
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y23/06/20061AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP310
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y29/07/20051AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34675637
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y29/07/20051AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2SB
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y01/08/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34675636
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y01/08/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORE6
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V29/07/20041AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORDI
Toyota Site, BurnastonSK23V28/07/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34675635
Burnaston (Toyota Plant NR), DerbySK23V28/07/20041AdultA. Davison;P. Precey;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZ6R
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y02/10/20031AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34675634
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y02/10/20031AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1N7
Dimminsdale NR, Calke, TicknallSK32Q19/09/20032AdultDave Budworth;A. Davison;N. Toplissvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1MY
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y05/09/20031AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34675633
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y05/09/20031AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COR4H
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y01/09/20031AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34675632
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y01/09/20031AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COR46
Borrowash (Canal), Borrowash, DerbySK43C19/07/19961AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1A4
Acton Rd Ind Est, Long EatonSK43W25/07/19951AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP17T

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