Gypsonoma minutana       Gypsonoma oppressana
Gypsonoma dealbana 22nd July 2016 - Melbourne - Tony Davison
49.279 BF1169  – Common Cloaked Tortrix  – Gypsonoma dealbana  – (Frölich, 1828)
Adult Micro:  CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –       Leaf-miner:  CAT L – The leaf or a Photo required – reared and possibly dissected      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread        purple – Leaf-miner
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Tortricidae  >> Olethreutinae
Other Name/s: Common Cloaked Shoot
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Gypsonoma sociana
ID pointers: Can be told from other gypsonoma species by the creamy white patch on front of head. Two thirds of forewing is white with basal third dark brown or greyish-brown. Bluish-grey markings towards the rear end of the wings and a small black streak near the middle of the wing at about two thirds. A small orangey-brown triangular spot at wing tip.
Distribution:  Common and widespread across the county. Feeds on a variety of trees.
General Comment: None Flight Period: June /  July /  August –  On the wing during June – August. Mine Period:  August /  September /  October /  November
Mine Period Additional: The larva mine the leaves in autumn, creating a window effect on the leaf
Mine ID Difficulty: Not Recorded
Mine Type/s: Not Recorded
Mine Feeding Method/s: Not Recorded
Mine Comment: None. Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Crepuscular   – active from dusk into the night Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison, Graham Finch  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 11-14mm
 Food Plant: Range of deciduous trees.
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:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

Gypsonoma dealbana - 3rd July 2014 - Melbourne - Tony Davison
Gypsonoma dealbana – 3rd July 2014 – Melbourne – Tony Davison
Gypsonoma dealbana 22nd July 2016 - Melbourne - Tony Davison
Gypsonoma dealbana 22nd July 2016 – Melbourne – Tony Davison
Gypsonoma dealbana on Oak, upper side of leaf showing grazing - Graham Finch
Gypsonoma dealbana on Oak, upper side of leaf showing grazing
Gypsonoma dealbana - 3rd July 2014 - Melbourne - Tony Davison
Gypsonoma dealbana 22nd July 2016 - Melbourne - Tony Davison
Gypsonoma dealbana on Oak, upper side of leaf showing grazing - Graham Finch


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49.279 BF1169 Gypsonoma dealbana Melbourne, Derbyshire - July 2014 Tony Davison©

Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 2004 - 2025)  |  Immatures: (between 2008 - 2024)
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Distribution Map for Gypsonoma dealbana

Found 91 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 46 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 45 from Before 2020
Flying
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Mining
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Gypsonoma dealbana

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Monthly Records By Year: Gypsonoma dealbana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Gypsonoma dealbana
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Gypsonoma dealbana
AGR: -1.95%   |   Total % Change: -33.9%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Gypsonoma dealbana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Gypsonoma dealbana

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.

Mine Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Gypsonoma dealbana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Mine 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 mine periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen mining, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Gypsonoma dealbana – 91 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T06/09/20251adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45299013
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S16/07/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43633938
Longdendale, Torside grassland and willow carrSK09U13/07/20252adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43980275
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N10/07/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44188242
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S03/07/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43195720
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L30/06/20251adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42876317
HathersageSK28F30/06/20251adultKydd, Alanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42979920
Midway, Derbys.SK32A30/06/20251adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43042293
Mickleover gardenSK33C29/06/20251adultMaughan, Christinevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43910760
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N29/06/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43963669
Staveley garden SYASK47H28/06/20252adultRadford, Markvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42782688
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N28/06/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43963112
HathersageSK28F27/06/20251adultKydd, Alanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42979835
Woodland AveSK43R27/06/20252adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48391169
Ingleby Ave, DerbySK33L24/06/20251adultShervill, Andrewvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42632801
Glossop, Gnat Hole Rough FieldsSK09L24/06/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43979645
High Leas FarmSK35D21/06/20253adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48391022
High Leas FarmSK35D21/06/20254adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48391082
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N20/06/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43959988
Chaddesden GardenSK33T19/06/20251adultloverock, neilvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42662410
Sinfin Moor WetlandsSK33Q18/06/20253adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43881039
Cown Edge Farm marshSK09A17/06/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43979469
Burton upon TrentSK32P05/11/20241larvaFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41038918
Pottery WoodSK32G05/11/20241MineFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41038962
Derby DESK33I30/07/20241adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43689042
Clover Close, ElvastonSK43B29/07/20241adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38104436
Inkersall gardenSK47G27/07/20241adultDon Cambridgevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37376173
upper cromford gardenSK25Y25/07/20241adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37484188
Drakelow, Derbys.SK22F22/07/20242adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39954284
Midway, Derbys.SK32A18/07/20241adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39954556
South WoodSK31U27/06/202415adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36957476
Poppy WoodSK32S22/11/20231MineFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35107074
Poppy WoodSK32S22/11/20231MineFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35107075
Calke ParkSK32R07/10/20231MineFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105518
Calke ParkSK32R01/10/20231Larval webFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105558
Carver's RocksSK32G30/09/20231Larval webFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35106096
Carver's RocksSK32G30/09/20231Larval webFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35106097
Carver's RocksSK32H21/09/20231Larval caseFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35106120
Mickleover gardenSK33C21/06/20231adultMaughan, Christinevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35452289
HathersageSK28F11/07/20221adultKydd, Alanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39061720
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F09/06/20211adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC29584321
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F09/06/20211adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC29584437
Woodland AveSK43R21/07/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33501677
Woodland AveSK43R06/07/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33501416
Woodland AveSK43R24/06/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33501164
Woodland AveSK43R14/06/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33501055
Waingroves WoodsSK44E18/07/20181adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33503302
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y18/07/20181AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060475
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z06/07/20171adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34968417
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z28/07/20161adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33504883
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y27/06/20161AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060476
Waingroves Wood Moth and Bat EventSK44E08/08/20151adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33505987
Shirland-Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z08/08/20151AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC35070459
Ladycroft AveSK07S07/08/20151adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48845030
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z10/07/20141adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33506982
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V04/07/20141AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP0H1
Not givenSK21C03/07/20141AdultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC1564791
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X03/07/20141adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33087779
Smalley Green, HeanorSK44B27/06/20141AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., CLARKE, Mr D.A., PATRICK, Mr P., vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COV2M
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z26/07/20131adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33508835
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V16/07/20132AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP91W
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z14/07/20131adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33508407
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V12/07/20131AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP8ZC
Carr WoodSK45A11/08/20121adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33511436
Carr Wood, RipleySK45A11/08/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP8F6
Bilberry Wood, AmbergateSK35L02/08/20121AdultDave Budworth;P. Patrickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COYBM
Duffield Rd, Allestree, DerbySK34K27/07/20123AdultP. Smithvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP893
Carr WoodSK45A22/07/20123adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33510977
Carr WoodSK45A22/07/20121adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33510978
Carr Wood, RipleySK45A22/07/20124AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COUEG
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A07/07/20121AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COUBI
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z03/07/20111adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33513292
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z03/07/20111AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXQQ
BamfordSK28B21/09/20101Larval Feeding SignsK. McCabe;S.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6OF
DovedaleSK15K30/07/20101AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXE0
Carvers Rocks area,HartshorneSK32G27/07/20101AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP65H
Carvers Rocks area (new plantation)SK32G25/07/20092AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWUK
West Park Meadows (LNR),SpondonSK33Y10/07/20093AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., WARD, Mr N.J., MILLAR, Mr J.C.G.,vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZAO
Calke ParkSK32L25/10/20081MineFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105491
Calke Park,TicknallSK32R25/10/20081Larval MineVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSOE
Carvers Rocks,Hartshorne,Swadlincote (old toilet block area)SK32G11/08/20071AdultA. Davison;K. Peach;N. Toplissvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWFQ
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A24/09/20061AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZ85
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y11/07/20053AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34678031
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y11/07/20053AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORKI
Foremark Resr, TicknallSK32H09/07/200523AdultA. Davison;N. Topliss;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2MR
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X01/07/20051AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2KC
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V30/07/20041AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVOF
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V29/07/20041AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP27B
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y23/07/20044AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34678030
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y23/07/20044AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVNZ
Foremark Resr, TicknallSK32H25/06/20041AdultA. Davison;N. Topliss;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1TD

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