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Epinotia immundana - Steve Thorpe
49.240 BF1136  – Birch Tortrix  – Epinotia immundana  – (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1839)
Adult Micro:  CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species –      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Tortricidae  >> Olethreutinae
Other Name/s: Common Birch Bell
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  E. tetraquetrana
ID pointers: Distinctively marked with a diamond shaped patch on the dorsal area. Can be variable in colour, but distinctively marked blackish-brown along the inner margin.
Distribution:  Most probably a localised but fairly common species in the county.
General Comment: None Flight Period: April /  May /  June /  August –  On the wing during April – June and August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Crepuscular   – active from dusk into the night Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Steve Thorpe, Dave Evans  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 12-14mm
 Food Plant: Alder (Alnus glutinosa) and Birch (Betula).
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:  Breaston, Derbyshire – Steve Thorpe© / Belper (2024) – Dave Evans©

Epinotia immundana - Steve Thorpe
Epinotia immundana – Breaston – Steve Thorpe
Epinotia immundana - 2nd May 2024 -Belper - Dave Evans
Epinotia immundana – 2nd May 2024 -Belper – Dave Evans
Epinotia immundana - Steve Thorpe
Epinotia immundana - 2nd May 2024 -Belper - Dave Evans


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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1995 - 2025)  |  Immatures: (between 2024 - 2024)
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Distribution Map for Epinotia immundana

Found 54 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 48 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 6 from Before 2020
Flying
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Epinotia immundana

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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: Epinotia immundana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Epinotia immundana
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Epinotia immundana
AGR: 0.77%   |   Total % Change: 17.4%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Epinotia immundana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Epinotia immundana

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 - Epinotia immundana – 54 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Chellaston, Derby, DerbySK33V10/09/20251adultPittam, Richardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45216716
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S09/09/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48224465
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S06/09/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48201468
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S24/08/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48243994
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L22/08/20251adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44734125
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S20/08/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48189966
BelperSK34U13/08/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44470883
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N13/08/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44660434
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S12/08/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48187018
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L11/08/20251adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44387174
BelperSK34N11/08/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44395303
BelperSK34N25/06/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42682030
Glossop, Gnat Hole Rough FieldsSK09L24/06/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43979636
Markham Vale DerbyshireSK47K11/05/20254adultMorris, Sid ( M.V. Trapping group )vc57_irecords_extractiBRC41542440
Havercroft RoadSK38L02/05/20251AdultTait, Malcolmvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41330972
BelperSK34U01/05/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41332003
King's NewtonSK32Y01/05/20252adultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41522961
PoolsbrookSK47G01/05/20251adultClarke, Julianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48623466
Birch ValeSK08I30/04/20251adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC47544304
BelperSK34N29/04/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41274821
BelperSK34N28/04/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41247107
Upper PadleySK27P22/04/20251AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41114053
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N11/04/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41997536
Peewit CarrSK44L22/12/20241larvaBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39742206
King's NewtonSK32Y02/09/20241adultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40386969
Allestree, DerbySK33P13/08/20241adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40215325
Derbyshire, UKSK15J11/08/20241AdultMoores, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38761482
Allestree, DerbySK33P29/07/20241adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40188414
Glossop, The TwitchlingsSK09M17/05/20241adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36371739
Midway, Derbys.SK32A17/05/20241adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39954997
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G15/05/20241adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36371695
BelperSK34U12/05/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35908582
Glossop, The TwitchlingsSK09K11/05/20243adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36371629
BelperSK34N09/05/20242adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35830530
BelperSK34N07/05/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35804639
BelperSK34N06/05/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35804283
BelperSK34N02/05/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35693595
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G02/05/20244adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36371569
Woodland AveSK43R11/08/20231adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34324981
BelperSK34N22/05/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35301112
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G08/05/20233adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335901
Ferneydale AvenueSK07Q13/06/20211adultWakefield, Rowanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43076800
Hardwick Hall NTSK46S16/05/20211adultLowe, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC24716526
Woodland AveSK43R12/05/20211adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33498126
Woodland AveSK43R14/08/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33502073
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y14/07/20201AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060449
Birch ValeSK08I07/05/20201adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35067160
Forbes Hole LNRSK43W05/05/20201AdultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC13344223
Not givenSK21C03/07/20141AdultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC1564790
Ladycroft Ave,BuxtonSK07S06/05/20111AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6UW
Midway, Derbys.SK32A05/09/20091adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41991282
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A05/09/20091AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP523
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y21/05/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34677623
Acton Rd Ind Est, Long EatonSK43W19/07/19951AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COS4D

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