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49.256 BF1138a  – Grey Aspen Tortrix  – Epinotia cinereana  – (Haworth, 1811)
Adult Micro:  CAT 4 – Dissection required – Gen-Det-Reqd       Leaf-miner:  CAT A – Recorded accepted without the leaf or a photo –       Larval Case:  C1 – Distinctive Species –      
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Black – Uncertain/Unknown – Insufficient Data    
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Tortricidae  >> Olethreutinae
** Photograph required / Identification required **
Other Name/s: Grey Aspen Bell
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Epinotia nisella (Brindled Poplar Tortrix)
ID pointers: Once regarded as a greyish form of E. nisella, previously known as f. cinereana of that species,this moth is currently separated into its own species.
Distribution:  Only one record from Harrison & Sterling – Repton Shrubs 18/8/1916
General Comment: None
Flight Period: July /  August /  September –  Flying July-September possibly into October Moth Activity: Cathemeral   – but can be disturbed during the day Photographed: No –   Photographed By: Not Recorded
*** Last updated on 8 April 2026 by TD ***
Wingspan: 12-17mm
Food Plant: Associated with Aspen
Last Recorded Year: 1916
Last Recorded By – Harrison and Sterling
Last Recorded General Area – Repton Shrubs

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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1916 - 1916)
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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.


Changes in First and Last Recorded Activity Dates Over Time
Activity Data Range: 1916 – 1916
Earliest Appearance: 18th August (in 1916)
Latest Appearance: 18th August (in 1916)
This chart presents a time-series summary of recorded observations. It is based on available records at the time of analysis and will evolve as further data are added. The rolling mean provides a smoothed representation of variation in recorded activity over time. Annual record totals are shown for context; years with fewer records may provide a less complete representation of activity than years with higher recording intensity. Interpretation should consider that apparent trends may reflect both biological change and variation in recording effort.

Distribution Map for Epinotia cinereana

Found 1 records
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    ↳ from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 1 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 – Epinotia cinereana

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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 cinereana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Epinotia cinereana
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Epinotia cinereana
AGR: 0%   |   Total % Change: 0%
Epinotia cinereana
Insufficient records/data for an AGR analysis
Years Analysed: 2000 – 2026

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

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Epinotia cinereana

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 cinereana – 1 records available

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

Site Name Tetrad Date Count Stage Recorder Source RecordKey
Repton Shrubs SK32B 18/08/1916 1 Adult Harrison & Sterling old_documented_vc57_moth_data

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