Epinotia tenerana       Epinotia nigricana
49.249 BF1134  –  Tortricidae –  Olethreutinae – Epinotia ramella – Black-marked Tortrix – (Linnaeus, 1758) Adult Micro:  CAT 1 – Distinctive Species –       PDF Icon – click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon – click for Specific Verification Guidelines
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.
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 27 July 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 13-16mm
 Food Plant: Birch (Betula), Sallow (Salix).
Recorded dates for Common [Blue code Blue-coded] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.
IMAGES BELOW:  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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Distribution Map for Epinotia ramella

Found 112 records
    ↳ 8 from After 2025
    ↳ 52 from 2020 - 2024
    ↳ 52 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.

Land-cover * shows the variety of land-cover within the VC57 area, based on the CORINE (Coordination of Information on the Environment) forty-four thematic classes of land-cover. This will show, to a greater or lesser degree, the number and variety of moths found in different land-cover types. The UK continues to operate within the Copernicus programme, with the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) providing Corine Land Cover (CLC) datasets for the UK and its territories.


NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Epinotia ramella

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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 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: 3.49%   |   Total % Change: 112.5%


CUSUM Analysis: Epinotia ramella
About this chart: CUSUM (Cumulative Sum) charts track long-term trends in moth populations [ filtered by 'Adult' and 'Mine' life stages ] by showing whether each year’s counts are above or below the historical average. Even small shifts build up over time, making trends of growth, stability, or decline easier to see. CUSUM highlights trend-consistency — asking: “Across the years, have moth counts mostly stayed above or below average?”
The data sample has 6 gap year/s here (zero records) between 2000 and 2025. The moth may have been present in those gap years, but no data was available. Too many year-gaps may exaggerate or skew the chart.

Counts for the current year (2025) are pro-rated based on data available up to month 7 (July) to provide a full-year equivalent.

ⓘ Purple line rises = years better than average; falls = years worse than average.
Peak (best year) Trough (worst year) Growth periods Decline periods
Population peaked around 2025, reaching above average levels. The lowest population point occurred near 2023, showing a significant decline.

What the Y-axis "Cumulative Deviation" means: Cumulative Deviation shows the running total of how each year’s moth population count differs from the long-term average. i

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

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Epinotia ramella
( data includes Adult Stage only )

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 2020-2025.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Epinotia ramella – 112 records available

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

TaxonSite NameTetradYearDateCountStageSource
Epinotia ramellaStaunton Harold ReservoirSK32S202505/09/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBelperSK34U202512/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaCromford MoorSK25X202521/08/20255adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaLowcroft, Hogshaw Nature Reserve, Buxton SK, UKSK07S202510/08/20251Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaMarkham Vale South Tip DerbyshireSK47K202514/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202518/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaMarkham Vale South TipSK47K202517/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaMarkham Vale South Tip , DerbyshireSK47K202524/07/20256adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaDarwin ForestSK26X202402/10/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaHall Lane ponds , Staveley DerbyshireSK47H202419/09/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaGlossop, Gnat Hole Rough FieldsSK09L202401/09/20244adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaLongdendale, Wildboar Clough WoodlandSK09U202403/09/202425adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaLongdendale, Wildboar Clough WoodlandSK09U202403/09/20242adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaDerbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G202414/09/20242adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaDerbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G202417/09/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaLongdendale, Wildboar Clough WoodlandSK09U202428/09/20243adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaLongdendale, Wildboar Clough WoodlandSK09U202428/09/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaFroggatt, Hope ValleySK27N202404/09/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBirch ValeSK08I202407/09/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaMarkham Vale DerbyshireSK47K202409/08/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaMarkham Vale DerbyshireSK47K202412/08/20242adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaLongdendale, Wildboar Clough WoodlandSK09U202411/08/20242adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaDerbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G202423/08/20242adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaDerbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G202431/08/20248adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaDerbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G202420/07/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaMarkham Vale South TipSK47L202313/09/20232adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBirch ValeSK08I202301/09/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBirch ValeSK08I202306/09/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBirch ValeSK08I202308/09/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBelper GardenSK34P202302/09/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaLadycroft AveSK07S202305/09/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaLadycroft AveSK07S202310/09/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaLadycroft AveSK07S202315/09/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaGlossop, Gnat Hole Rough FieldsSK09L202326/09/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaWoodland AveSK43R202319/08/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBirch ValeSK08I202319/08/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaLongdendale, Wildboar CloughSK09U202301/08/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaDerbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G202311/08/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaDerbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G202317/08/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaLongdendale, Wildboar CloughSK09U202322/08/20233adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBuxton SK, UKSK07S202220/08/20221Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBirch ValeSK08I202202/08/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBirch ValeSK08I202223/08/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaLadycroft AveSK07S202208/08/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaLadycroft AveSK07S202210/08/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202219/08/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202224/08/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBirch ValeSK08I202105/09/20211Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBirch ValeSK08I202107/09/20212Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBirch ValeSK08I202126/09/20211Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBuxton SK, UKSK07S202112/08/20211Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBirch ValeSK08I202113/08/20211Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaThe Mays, Malthouse Lane, FroggattSK27N202020/09/20201adultDanes_2019-2021
Epinotia ramellaMain Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y202026/08/20201Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaMain Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y202014/08/20201Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaMain Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y202007/08/20201Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaMain Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y202017/08/20202Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaMain Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y202012/08/20203Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBirch ValeSK08I202011/08/20201adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBirch ValeSK08I202025/08/20201adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaNot givenSK36C201926/09/20191Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBirch ValeSK08I201918/09/20191adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaMain Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y201923/08/20191Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBirch ValeSK08I201902/08/20191adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBirch ValeSK08I201913/08/20191adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBirch ValeSK08I201915/08/20191adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaMain Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y201804/09/20181Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaMain Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y201802/09/20181Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBirch ValeSK08I201813/09/20181adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBirch ValeSK08I201805/08/20181adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBirch ValeSK08I201728/09/20171adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBirch ValeSK08I201612/09/20161adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaLadycroft AveSK07S201606/08/20161adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaAshover, DerbyshireSK36L201423/08/20141adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBackgarden MarehaySK34Z201404/08/20141adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaLadycroft AveSK07S201408/08/20141adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaBackgarden MarehaySK34Z201431/07/20141adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaMain Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y201321/08/20131Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaErewash Fields, Long EatonSK53B201309/08/20132Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaDarley Bridge (Enthovens),Darley DaleSK26R201119/08/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaCarvers Rocks, Hartshorne, SwadlincoteSK32G201018/08/20102Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaMidway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A201007/08/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaGlossop (Shire Hill Quarry)SK09M200801/09/20081Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaFlash Lane,Beeley MoorSK26X200829/08/20082Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaRobin Wood (centre area track), TicknallSK32M200715/09/20072Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaCalke Park Ticknall Lime YardsSK32R200703/08/20073adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaTicknall Limeyards,TicknallSK32R200703/08/20073Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaCarvers Rocks,Hartshorne,Swadlincote (old toilet block area)SK32G200711/08/20071Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaFOREMARK RESERVOIRSK32H200623/09/20061adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaForemark Resr, TicknallSK32H200623/09/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaCarvers Rocks (new plantation),Hartshorne,SwadlincoteSK32G200605/08/20065Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaEdgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V200608/08/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaEdgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V200611/08/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaRosliston (National Forest Centre), SwadlincoteSK21N200604/08/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaCarvers Rocks, Hartshorne, SwadlincoteSK32G200613/08/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaCarvers Rocks (new plantation),Hartshorne,SwadlincoteSK32G200613/08/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaFlash Lane,Beeley MoorSK26X200614/08/20064Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaEdgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V200606/08/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaEdgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V200618/08/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaMain Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y200501/08/20051Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaLeash Fen area, Clod Hill Moor, BaslowSK27W200528/08/20051Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaMain St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y200501/08/20051Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaFOREMARK RESERVOIRSK32H200403/09/20041adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaForemark Resr, TicknallSK32H200403/09/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaToyota Site, BurnastonSK23V200428/07/20041Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaMain Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y200323/08/20031Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Epinotia ramellaLongshaw Est, Padley GorgeSK28K200322/08/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaChunnal Moor (Gnat Hole Wood), GlossopSK09G200324/08/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaMain St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y200323/08/20031Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaBlacka Moor,TotleySK28V199925/08/19991Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaRepton (site not precise)SK32B198124/06/19811Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Epinotia ramellaCarvers Rocks NR,Hartshorne,SwadlincoteSK32G197930/07/19791Adultvc57_danes_bc_data

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