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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– Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant
– 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 *** Last updated on 7 November 2025 by RP ***
Last Recorded Year: 2023
Last Recorded By – Sid Morris
Last Recorded General Area – Markham Vale
Selected Images: Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1995 - 2025)
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This chart summarises all available historical occurrence records collated by ISO week of the year. It reflects recorder effort and sampling distribution as well as true biological activity, and should be interpreted as an indicative pattern of seasonal occurrence rather than a statistically controlled abundance or phenology model.
Distribution Map for Aethes smeathmanniana
Found 76 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 33 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 43 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 33 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 43 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 – Aethes smeathmanniana
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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
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 Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Lees, Sheffield | SK38L | 15/10/2025 | 1 | adult | Mella, Pete | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC46140563 |
| Midway, Derbys. | SK32A | 18/09/2025 | 1 | adult | Williams, Michael | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45485935 |
| Midway, Derbys. | SK32A | 06/09/2025 | 1 | adult | Williams, Michael | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45184664 |
| Netherside Drive, Chellaston, Derby | SK33V | 28/08/2025 | 1 | adult | Pittam, Richard | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC44912815 |
| Chaddesden, Derby | SK33T | 25/08/2025 | 1 | adult | roome, martin | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC44886452 |
| Norton Lees, Sheffield | SK38L | 24/08/2025 | 1 | adult | Mella, Pete | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC44756657 |
| King's Newton | SK32Y | 29/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC48470447 |
| Allestree, Derby | SK33P | 26/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Plant, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43896935 |
| Chaddesden, Derby | SK33T | 18/07/2025 | 1 | adult | roome, martin | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC44185051 |
| Darwin Forest | SK26X | 06/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43107583 |
| Staveley Derbyshire | SK47H | 06/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42103690 |
| Belper, Derbyshire | SK34N | 01/05/2025 | 1 | adult | Newcombe, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43706800 |
| Belper | SK34U | 01/05/2025 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41332004 |
| Sandiacre Garden | SK43T | 30/04/2025 | 1 | adult | Milnes, Emily | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC44473510 |
| Belper | SK34N | 29/04/2025 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41274823 |
| Belper | SK34U | 26/04/2025 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41187218 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 17/05/2024 | 2 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40044426 |
| Markham Vale Derbyshire | SK47L | 10/08/2023 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC32410418 |
| Findern Garden | SK33A | 27/07/2023 | 1 | Adult | Hallam, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34637775 |
| Buxton SK, UK | SK07S | 27/08/2022 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC28806333 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 13/08/2022 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33495117 |
| Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston | SK44K | 13/05/2022 | 1 | adult | Hobby, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41045699 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 07/05/2022 | 1 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC27846395 |
| Buxton SK, UK | SK07S | 10/10/2021 | 1 | Adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC28921860 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 06/08/2021 | 1 | adult | Brian and Jean Hallam | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35165603 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 24/07/2021 | 2 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33499034 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 19/07/2021 | 1 | adult | Brian and Jean Hallam | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35165392 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 28/09/2020 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34059714 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 14/09/2020 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33502287 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 30/07/2020 | 1 | adult | Brian and Jean Hallam | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35163407 |
| Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston | SK44K | 26/05/2020 | 1 | adult | Hobby, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41040296 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 20/05/2020 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33500690 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 09/05/2020 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33500622 |
| Shirland - Hallfieldgate Lane | SK35Z | 25/07/2018 | 1 | adult | Mahadevan, Nikki | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34967273 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 19/07/2018 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34060344 |
| Shirland - Hallfieldgate Lane | SK35Z | 25/07/2017 | 1 | adult | Mahadevan, Nikki | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34968525 |
| Firestone Lane, Matlock | SK36G | 18/07/2014 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33507112 |
| The Old Manse, Ault Hucknall, Glapwell | SK46S | 27/08/2013 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COUYY |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 19/08/2013 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675640 |
| Drakelow NR (car park),Burton on Trent | SK22F | 12/07/2013 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COYMK |
| Pleasley NR (Pit Head) | SK46X | 04/09/2012 | 1 | Adult | B.J.N. Hill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP8P1 |
| Pleasley NR (Pit Head) | SK46X | 25/08/2012 | 1 | Adult | B.J.N. Hill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP8MY |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 18/08/2012 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COULJ |
| Belper (Belper Coppice) | SK34N | 19/05/2011 | 1 | Adult | K.R. Huston | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP6W0 |
| Pleasley Pit (Colliery Buildings),Pleasley | SK46X | 07/05/2011 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COTT0 |
| The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale | SK26R | 12/09/2010 | 1 | Adult | Roddis, Simon | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP6N7 |
| Rose Av,Clowne | SK57D | 10/08/2010 | 1 | Adult | D. Hursthouse | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COXEZ |
| Ault Hucknall,Glapwell | SK46S | 28/06/2010 | 1 | Adult | M.E. Bradley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP5LJ |
| Rose Av,Clowne | SK57D | 22/05/2010 | 1 | Adult | D. Hursthouse | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COT2N |
| Rose Av,Clowne | SK57D | 21/05/2010 | 1 | Adult | D. Hursthouse | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COT25 |
| Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, Derby | SK33W | 20/05/2010 | 1 | Adult | I. Gardler | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP597 |
| Robin Wood (central area) | SK32M | 04/08/2008 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth;P. Patrick;W. Soar | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COSME |
| Robin Wood | SK32M | 03/08/2008 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675639 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 02/08/2008 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675638 |
| Drakelow NR (car park),Burton on Trent | SK22F | 28/06/2008 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams;R. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COSIU |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 07/06/2008 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COWIK |
| Pleasley Pit NR (Pit Buildings) | SK46X | 25/08/2007 | 1 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COSFQ |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 03/08/2007 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP411 |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 16/09/2006 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP3NU |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 23/06/2006 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP310 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 29/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675637 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 29/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP2SB |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 01/08/2004 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675636 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 01/08/2004 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CORE6 |
| Edgecote Drive,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 29/07/2004 | 1 | Adult | Topliss, Neil | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CORDI |
| Toyota Site, Burnaston | SK23V | 28/07/2004 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675635 |
| Burnaston (Toyota Plant NR), Derby | SK23V | 28/07/2004 | 1 | Adult | A. Davison;P. Precey;W. Soar | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COZ6R |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 02/10/2003 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675634 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 02/10/2003 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP1N7 |
| Dimminsdale NR, Calke, Ticknall | SK32Q | 19/09/2003 | 2 | Adult | Dave Budworth;A. Davison;N. Topliss | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP1MY |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 05/09/2003 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675633 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 05/09/2003 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COR4H |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 01/09/2003 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675632 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 01/09/2003 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COR46 |
| Borrowash (Canal), Borrowash, Derby | SK43C | 19/07/1996 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP1A4 |
| Acton Rd Ind Est, Long Eaton | SK43W | 25/07/1995 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP17T |