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49.254 BF1133 - Tortricidae - Olethruetinae - Epinotia bilunana
49.254 BF1133  – Crescent Tortrix  – Epinotia bilunana  – (Haworth, 1811)
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: Crescent Bell
ID Difficulty:  green  – easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: Forewing is a creamy white or greyish-white covered with blackish or blackish brown markings. Quite distinctive.
Distribution:  Widespread and common across the county where there is Birch.
General Comment: None Flight Period: June /  July –  On the wing during June – July. Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Crepuscular   – active from dusk into the night Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Dave Evans, Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 13-17mm
 Food Plant: 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:  Belper – Dave Evans© –  Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Tony Davison© 

49.254 BF1133 - Tortricidae - Olethruetinae - Epinotia bilunana
Epinotia bilunana – Belper – Dave Evans
49.254 BF1133 - Tortricidae - Olethruetinae - Epinotia bilunana
Epinotia bilunana – Tony Davison
49.254 BF1133 - Tortricidae - Olethruetinae - Epinotia bilunana
49.254 BF1133 - Tortricidae - Olethruetinae - Epinotia bilunana


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49.254 BF1133 - Epinotia bilunana - 25th June 2015- Belper - Dave Evans© 49.254 BF1133 - Epinotia-bilunana - 2nd July 2017 - Kings Newton - Tony Davison©

Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 2004 - 2025)  |  Immatures: (between 2010 - 2010)
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Distribution Map for Epinotia bilunana

Found 144 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 81 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 63 from Before 2020
Flying
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Epinotia bilunana

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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 bilunana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Epinotia bilunana
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Epinotia bilunana
AGR: 1.14%   |   Total % Change: 26.9%

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

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Epinotia bilunana

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 bilunana – 144 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Darwin ForestSK26X30/06/20254adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43015095
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S21/06/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42581830
Chaddesden GardenSK33T21/06/20251adultloverock, neilvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42660943
Wingerworth, DerbyshireSK36Y17/06/20251adultWindle, Jimvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42353365
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S17/06/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42575324
Staveley garden SYASK47H15/06/20251adultRadford, Markvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42439204
Chaddesden GardenSK33T14/06/20251adultloverock, neilvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42715158
sheffieldSK38M13/06/20251adultTurner, Janvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42503117
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S13/06/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42555610
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T04/06/20251adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42741124
FroggattSK27N01/06/20251adultBarnacle, Bryanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42008503
sheffieldSK38M31/05/20251adultTurner, Janvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42121480
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T31/05/20251adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42702849
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L30/05/20251adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41948983
Mickleover gardenSK33C30/05/20251adultMaughan, Christinevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42105748
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N30/05/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43925995
Woodland AveSK43R30/05/20251adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48390749
BelperSK34N29/05/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41951713
upper cromford gardenSK25Y28/05/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41919637
sheffieldSK38M28/05/20252adultTurner, Janvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41986333
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N28/05/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43925354
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T27/05/20253adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42702482
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long Clough, Herod CloughSK09G24/05/20252adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43979321
Mickleover gardenSK33C23/05/20251adultMaughan, Christinevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42104179
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T23/05/20251adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42694182
Markham Vale South Tip , DerbyshireSK47K18/05/20251adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41676786
Quarndon, DerbyshireSK34F09/07/20241adultRachael and Dan Iveson-Brownvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37205061
Brockwell Chesterfield , Derbyshire.SK37Q22/06/20242adultEllen Smithvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36590526
Froggatt, Hope ValleySK27N22/06/20241adultBarnacle, Bryanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38646474
Mickleover gardenSK33C21/06/20241adultMaughan, Christinevc57_irecords_extractiBRC36617177
Sandiacre GardenSK43T20/06/20241adultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39165751
upper cromford gardenSK25Y13/06/20241adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC36432279
Mickleover gardenSK33C07/06/20241adultMaughan, Christinevc57_irecords_extractiBRC36430327
Mickleover gardenSK33C30/05/20242adultMaughan, Christinevc57_irecords_extractiBRC36240713
Midway, Derbys.SK32A17/05/20241adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39954996
Ladycroft AveSK07S08/08/20231adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35076022
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F01/07/20231adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC31294299
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S28/06/20233adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35077159
Ladycroft AveSK07S25/06/20232adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35077041
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G17/06/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36336196
Buxton SK, UKSK07S12/06/20231AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC30961665
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H11/06/20232adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC30834693
Marlborough Road, Long Eaton, DerbysSK43X10/06/20231adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC30795141
Long Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X10/06/20231AdultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34619243
Belper GardenSK34P09/06/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34543701
Woodland AveSK43R19/07/20221AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27846519
HathersageSK28F11/07/20221adultKydd, Alanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39061723
Allestree, DerbySK33P29/06/20221adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC47519718
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H22/06/20221adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC25956745
Birch ValeSK08I17/06/20222adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34083929
Havercroft RoadSK38L15/06/20221AdultTait, Malcolmvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36368675
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F14/06/20221adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC28743602
Allestree, DerbySK33P07/06/20221adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC47491977
Woodland AveSK43R06/06/20221AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27846403
Woodland AveSK43R28/05/20221AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27846401
Allestree, DerbySK33P17/05/20221adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC47485199
Buxton SK, UKSK07S17/07/20211AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC22889799
Birch ValeSK08I09/07/20211AdultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34472509
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S09/07/20211adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35093012
Allestree, DerbySK33P09/07/20211adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC46666279
Wood Lane, Newhall, SwadlincoteSK22V09/07/20211adultBUDWORTH, Mr D.Danes_2019-2021177
Allestree, DerbySK33P03/07/20211adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC46664805
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S02/07/20213adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35092907
Allestree, DerbySK33P01/07/20211adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC46657668
Wood Lane, Newhall, SwadlincoteSK22V01/07/20211adultBUDWORTH, Mr D.Danes_2019-2021201
Woodland AveSK43R26/06/20211adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33498477
Wood Lane, Newhall, SwadlincoteSK22V26/06/20211adultBUDWORTH, Mr D.Danes_2019-2021206
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F19/06/20212adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC29593975
Birch ValeSK08I16/06/20213AdultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34472508
Woodland AveSK43R15/06/20211adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33498407
BelperSK34U13/06/20211adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35318527
Allestree, DerbySK33P09/06/20211adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC46650797
Allestree, DerbySK33P08/06/20211adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC46643963
Woodland AveSK43R04/06/20211adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33498260
HathersageSK28F26/06/20201adultKydd, Alanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39036547
Allestree, DerbySK33P24/06/20201adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC46346890
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S23/06/20201adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35095319
Birch ValeSK08I13/06/20201adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35066623
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J03/06/20201adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45795962
Allestree, DerbySK33P02/06/20201adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC13998425
Woodland AveSK43R25/05/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33500754
Birch ValeSK08I10/07/20192adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35072249
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S10/07/20191adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35097038
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F17/06/20191adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC12631418
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A01/06/20191adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35161105
Birch ValeSK08I15/06/20181adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40106171
Birch ValeSK08I07/06/20181adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40106021
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y01/07/20171AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060459
Birch ValeSK08I21/06/20171adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40500230
Birch ValeSK08I14/06/20171adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40500678
Sheffield, England, United KingdomSK38L01/06/20171AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC9892935
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y31/05/20171AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060460
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y30/05/20171AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060461
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V03/06/20161AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP0I4
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z30/06/20151adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33505628
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V20/06/20151AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COYYI
Ladycroft AveSK07S22/06/20141adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41012975
Ladycroft AveSK07S18/06/20141adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41012927
Ladycroft AveSK07S16/06/20141adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41012900
Buxton SK, UKSK07S15/06/20141AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC28831303
Ladycroft AveSK07S13/06/20142adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41012852
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y11/06/20141AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34677622
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V06/06/20141AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP9IS
Derby Lodge,Shipley ParkSK44H31/05/20141AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COV1I
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S27/07/20131adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40991866
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V08/07/20132AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COUS7
Findern Close, BelperSK34P23/07/20121AdultD. Evansvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COY8Y
Findern Close, BelperSK34P17/07/20121AdultD. Evansvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP81G
Ladycroft Ave,BuxtonSK07S27/06/20121AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COY49
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R10/06/20121AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COY39
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R15/06/20111AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6ZE
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A02/06/20112AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTU3
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R29/05/20111AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6WD
Ladybower ReservoirSK18Y27/08/20101larvaWatchorn, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC22509026
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N03/07/20101AdultBarnacle, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZEO
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A26/06/20101AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COT6X
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W26/06/20101AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5JO
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W22/06/20103AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5H1
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W21/06/20101AdultI. Gardlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZBL
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V11/06/20102AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COT42
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A04/06/20102AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COT36
Wheeldon Av,BelperSK34N22/06/20092AdultD. Evansvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP4QQ
Bristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R22/06/20092AdultS.L.P. Whiteleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP4R6
Foremark Resr, TicknallSK32H25/07/20081AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP4FS
Briar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V20/06/20081AdultK. Peachvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP48Y
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A06/06/20081AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP47W
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y11/06/20072AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34677621
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A09/06/20071AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3U5
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A08/06/20071AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSAE
Bristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R07/06/20071AdultS.L.P. Whiteleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COS9Z
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A01/06/20071AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWBF
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V25/06/20061AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORQV
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A24/06/20061AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP31B
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A16/06/20061AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2YT
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y01/07/20051AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34677620
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y01/07/20051AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2KV
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y16/06/20053AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34677619
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y16/06/20053AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORI5
Burnaston (Toyota Plant NR), DerbySK23V28/07/20041AdultA. Davison;P. Precey;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP267
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R27/06/20041AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1TU
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A26/06/20041AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COR83
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R11/06/20041AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZ3V
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V09/06/20041AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZ3F
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R03/06/20041AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COR5R

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