Epinotia tenerana       Epinotia nigricana
49.249 BF1134 - Tortricidae - Olethruetinae - Epinotia ramella
49.249 BF1134  – Black-marked Tortrix  – Epinotia ramella  – (Linnaeus, 1758)
Adult Micro:  CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Tortricidae  >> Olethreutinae
Other Name/s: Small Birch Bell
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  E. bilunana
ID pointers: The typical form of this moth has a dark triangular patch on the forewing, somewhat like Epinotia bilunana, but a fairly common variation is f. costana, which has an all dark forewing with a pale edge on the costa.
Distribution:  Appears to be fairly common ans widespread at a local level across the county where there is Birch.
General Comment: None Flight Period: July /  August /  September /  October –  On the wing during July – October. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Will Soar, Steve Orridge  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 13-16mm
 Food Plant: Birch (Betula), Sallow (Salix).
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:  Epinotia ramella – Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar ©  /  Buxton – Steve Orridge ©

9.249 BF1134 - Tortricidae - Olethruetinae - Epinotia ramella
Epinotia ramella – Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar
49.249 BF1134 - Tortricidae - Olethruetinae - Epinotia ramella
Epinotia ramella – Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar
49.249 BF1134 - Tortricidae - Olethruetinae - Epinotia ramella
Epinotia ramella – Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar
49.249 BF1134 - Tortricidae - Olethruetinae - Epinotia ramella
Epinotia ramella – Buxton – Steve Orridge
9.249 BF1134 - Tortricidae - Olethruetinae - Epinotia ramella
49.249 BF1134 - Tortricidae - Olethruetinae - Epinotia ramella
49.249 BF1134 - Tortricidae - Olethruetinae - Epinotia ramella
49.249 BF1134 - Tortricidae - Olethruetinae - Epinotia ramella


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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1979 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Epinotia ramella

Found 126 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 73 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 53 from Before 2020
Flying
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Epinotia ramella

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Monthly Records By Year: Epinotia ramella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Epinotia ramella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Epinotia ramella
AGR: 1.86%   |   Total % Change: 50%

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

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Epinotia ramella

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 ramella – 126 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Darwin ForestSK26X06/10/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC45836208
Birch ValeSK08I07/09/20251adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC47544961
Staunton Harold ReservoirSK32S05/09/20251adultMcLoughlin, Margaretvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45310350
Longdendale, Wildboar Clough WoodlandSK09U02/09/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48787606
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S29/08/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48199291
Woodland Avenue MothtrapSK43R24/08/20251adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC49661307
Cromford MoorSK25X21/08/20255adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44789737
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S20/08/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48189963
Longdendale, Wildboar Clough WoodlandSK09U17/08/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48743994
Birch ValeSK08I14/08/20251adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC47544053
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S14/08/20251not recordedOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48189145
BelperSK34U12/08/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44438778
Birch ValeSK08I11/08/20251adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC47544828
Lowcroft, Hogshaw Nature Reserve, Buxton SK, UKSK07S10/08/20251AdultMarkCockervc57_irecords_extractiBRC44882459
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S10/08/20252adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48160491
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G08/08/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48729386
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S06/08/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48159379
Markham Vale South Tip , DerbyshireSK47K24/07/20256adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43814749
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S18/07/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43642265
Markham Vale South TipSK47K17/07/20251adultRadford, Markvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43666440
Markham Vale South Tip DerbyshireSK47K14/07/20251adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43443835
Darwin ForestSK26X02/10/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC38743335
Longdendale, Wildboar Clough WoodlandSK09U28/09/20243adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38689426
Longdendale, Wildboar Clough WoodlandSK09U28/09/20241adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38689431
Hall Lane ponds , Staveley DerbyshireSK47H19/09/20241adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38553507
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G17/09/20241adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38689373
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G14/09/20242adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38689358
Birch ValeSK08I07/09/20241adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC39759398
Froggatt, Hope ValleySK27N04/09/20241adultBarnacle, Bryanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38868836
Longdendale, Wildboar Clough WoodlandSK09U03/09/202425adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38678329
Longdendale, Wildboar Clough WoodlandSK09U03/09/20242adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38678352
Glossop, Gnat Hole Rough FieldsSK09L01/09/20244adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38657835
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G31/08/20248adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38473521
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G23/08/20242adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38473379
Markham Vale DerbyshireSK47K12/08/20242adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37881376
Longdendale, Wildboar Clough WoodlandSK09U11/08/20242adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38473160
Markham Vale DerbyshireSK47K09/08/20241adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37840559
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G20/07/20241adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38130594
Glossop, Gnat Hole Rough FieldsSK09L26/09/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36337563
Ladycroft AveSK07S15/09/20231adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35076491
Markham Vale South TipSK47L13/09/20232adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33039549
Ladycroft AveSK07S10/09/20231adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35076157
Birch ValeSK08I08/09/20231adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34355114
Birch ValeSK08I06/09/20231adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34355078
Ladycroft AveSK07S05/09/20231adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35075847
Belper GardenSK34P02/09/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34544520
Birch ValeSK08I01/09/20231adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34353916
Longdendale, Wildboar CloughSK09U22/08/20233adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36337430
Woodland AveSK43R19/08/20231adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33497070
Birch ValeSK08I19/08/20231adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34352207
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G17/08/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36337322
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G11/08/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36337185
Longdendale, Wildboar CloughSK09U01/08/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36336978
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S24/08/20221adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35090741
Birch ValeSK08I23/08/20221adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34092034
Buxton SK, UKSK07S20/08/20221AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC28805760
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S19/08/20221adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35090680
Ladycroft AveSK07S10/08/20221adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35090555
Ladycroft AveSK07S08/08/20221adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35090514
Birch ValeSK08I02/08/20221adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34088728
Birch ValeSK08I26/09/20211AdultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34472514
Birch ValeSK08I07/09/20212AdultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34472513
Birch ValeSK08I05/09/20211AdultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34472512
Birch ValeSK08I13/08/20211AdultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34472511
Buxton SK, UKSK07S12/08/20211AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC22968119
The Mays, Malthouse Lane, FroggattSK27N20/09/20201adultBARNACLE, Mr B.&.Mrs.K.Danes_2019-2021293
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y26/08/20201AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060451
Birch ValeSK08I25/08/20201adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35066952
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y17/08/20202AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060454
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y14/08/20201AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060452
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y12/08/20203AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060455
Birch ValeSK08I11/08/20201adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35066563
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y07/08/20201AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060453
Not givenSK36C26/09/20191AdultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC11864473
Birch ValeSK08I18/09/20191adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35072437
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y23/08/20191AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060456
Birch ValeSK08I15/08/20191adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35072359
Birch ValeSK08I13/08/20191adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35072325
Birch ValeSK08I02/08/20191adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35072091
Birch ValeSK08I13/09/20181adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40106904
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y04/09/20181AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060457
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y02/09/20181AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060458
Birch ValeSK08I05/08/20181adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40106594
Birch ValeSK08I28/09/20171adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40501091
Birch ValeSK08I12/09/20161adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41008088
Ladycroft AveSK07S06/08/20161adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41051990
Ladycroft AveSK07S07/08/20151adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48845029
Ashover, DerbyshireSK36L23/08/20141adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC12916312
Ladycroft AveSK07S08/08/20141adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41013430
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z04/08/20141adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33507475
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z31/07/20141adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33507423
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y21/08/20131AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34677630
Erewash Fields, Long EatonSK53B09/08/20132AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COUXE
Darley Bridge (Enthovens),Darley DaleSK26R19/08/20111AdultA. Butler;B.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXY3
Carvers Rocks, Hartshorne, SwadlincoteSK32G18/08/20102AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTMU
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A07/08/20101AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXE7
Glossop (Shire Hill Quarry)SK09M01/09/20081AdultColin Plantvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP4K7
Flash Lane,Beeley MoorSK26X29/08/20082AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZXD
Robin Wood (centre area track), TicknallSK32M15/09/20072AdultDave Budworth;N.J. Wardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP45Q
Carvers Rocks,Hartshorne,Swadlincote (old toilet block area)SK32G11/08/20071AdultA. Davison;K. Peach;N. Toplissvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWFN
Calke Park Ticknall Lime YardsSK32R03/08/20073adultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105997
Ticknall Limeyards,TicknallSK32R03/08/20073AdultG.L. Finch;M.A. Finchvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSDH
FOREMARK RESERVOIRSK32H23/09/20061adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33442938
Foremark Resr, TicknallSK32H23/09/20061AdultDAVISON, Mr A., TOPLISS, Mr N., SOAR, Mr W., PEACHvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COW9H
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V18/08/20061AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3IA
Flash Lane,Beeley MoorSK26X14/08/20064AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZTZ
Carvers Rocks, Hartshorne, SwadlincoteSK32G13/08/20061AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZTR
Carvers Rocks (new plantation),Hartshorne,SwadlincoteSK32G13/08/20061AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZTT
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V11/08/20061AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COW5W
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V08/08/20061AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COW58
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V06/08/20061AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3GF
Carvers Rocks (new plantation),Hartshorne,SwadlincoteSK32G05/08/20065AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORX7
Rosliston (National Forest Centre), SwadlincoteSK21N04/08/20061AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., WARD, Mr N.J., HIGGINSON, Mr P., vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZS3
Leash Fen area, Clod Hill Moor, BaslowSK27W28/08/20051AdultDave Budworth;N.J. Wardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVXC
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y01/08/20051AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34677629
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y01/08/20051AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2TQ
FOREMARK RESERVOIRSK32H03/09/20041adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33442711
Foremark Resr, TicknallSK32H03/09/20041AdultA. Davison;N. Topliss;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2FH
Toyota Site, BurnastonSK23V28/07/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34677628
Chunnal Moor (Gnat Hole Wood), GlossopSK09G24/08/20031AdultFARRELL, Mr S., GREENALL, Mr P., SMART, Mr B., FLEvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZPG
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y23/08/20031AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34677627
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y23/08/20031AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP9XP
Longshaw Est, Padley GorgeSK28K22/08/20031AdultH.E. Beaumont;R.F. Botterillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COS5U
Blacka Moor,TotleySK28V25/08/19991AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1DQ
Repton (site not precise)SK32B24/06/19811AdultYOUNG, Mr D.A., HARRISON, Mr F., BEAUMONT, Mr H.E.vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZKE
Carvers Rocks NR,Hartshorne,SwadlincoteSK32G30/07/19791AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP0MC

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