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49.354 BF1251 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Grapholita jungiella
49.354 BF1251  – Beautiful Crescent  – Grapholita jungiella  – (Clerk, 1759)
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: Cydia jungiella, Vetch Piercer
ID Difficulty:  green  – easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: Forewing can be yellowish-brown, greyish-brown or dark-brown with a white or cream semicircular cross-band forming a horseshoe mark on the closed wing. 
Distribution:  Widely distributed across the county, where there is good growth of Vetches. Locally common.
General Comment: None Flight Period: April /  May /  June /  July /  August –  On the wing during April – May & June – August. Moth Activity: Diurnal  Crepuscular  – fly during the daya and at dusk and dawn Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Jane & Phil Lester  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 10-13mm
 Food Plant: Vetches.
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:  Curbar, Derbyshire – Jane & Phil Lester©

49.354 BF1251 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Grapholita jungiella
Grapholita jungiella – Jane u0026 Phil Lester
49.354 BF1251 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Grapholita jungiella
Grapholita jungiella – Jane u0026 Phil Lester
49.354 BF1251 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Grapholita jungiella
49.354 BF1251 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Grapholita jungiella


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49.354 BF1251 - Grapholita jungiella - 27th May 2015 -Belper - Dave Evans© 49.354 BF1251 - Grapholita jungiella Curbar, Derbyshire - Photo by ©Jane & Phil Lester 49.354 BF1251 - Grapholita jungiella Curbar, Derbyshire - Photo by ©Jane & Phil Lester©

Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1905 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Grapholita jungiella

Found 62 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 30 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 32 from Before 2020
Flying
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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 – Grapholita jungiella

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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: Grapholita jungiella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Grapholita jungiella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Grapholita jungiella
AGR: 4.16%   |   Total % Change: 135.3%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Grapholita jungiella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Grapholita jungiella

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 - Grapholita jungiella – 62 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S19/06/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42579812
DWT Wyver LaneSK34P03/06/20253adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42045921
DWT Wyver LaneSK34P28/05/20252adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41951143
DWT Wyver LaneSK34P20/05/20253adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41723679
Longdendale, Wildboar Clough WoodlandSK09U20/05/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43979240
Cunningdale, BuxtonSK07R18/05/20251adultTaylor, Suevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42060859
Deep Dale (DWT reserve)SK07V18/05/20252adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48232885
CheeDale Quarry ReserveSK17G17/05/20251adultTaylor, Suevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41864988
Chee Dale, Station QuarrySK17G17/05/20251adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48232875
Markham Vale South Tip , DerbyshireSK47K16/05/20251adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41631327
Rose End Meadows, CromfordSK25Y15/05/20252adultFletcher, Neilvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48197955
DWT Wyver LaneSK34P13/05/20252adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41552145
National Stone Centre, Wirksworth.SK25X09/05/20252adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41493531
Markham Vale DerbyshireSK47L07/05/20251adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41414336
Markham Vale North TipSK47L07/05/20251adultRadford, Markvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41438824
LUDWORTH MOORSJ99V01/05/202510adultBISSITT, ANDREWvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42134676
rose end meadowsSK25Y25/04/20256adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41140477
LUDWORTH MOORSJ99V09/05/20241adultBISSITT, ANDREWvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35845903
DWT Wyver LaneSK34P07/06/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35307856
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G16/05/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335955
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G08/05/20234adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335902
Ladycroft AveSK07S07/05/20231adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35075899
Hopton QuarrySK25T07/05/20221adultMarriott, Antvc57_irecords_extractiBRC25346693
Hoe Grange QuarrySK25I30/04/20223adultAllen, Ianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC25144801
Birch ValeSK08I02/06/20211AdultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34472621
Birch ValeSK08I12/05/20211AdultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34472620
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S18/05/20201adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34919197
Birch ValeSK08I18/05/20201adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35066323
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S17/05/20201adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35094783
Birch ValeSK08I09/05/20201adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35067554
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S23/05/20191AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34919010
Birch ValeSK08I20/05/20191adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35073510
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S27/04/20191adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34919187
Ladycroft AveSK07S07/05/20181adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC49165670
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S01/05/20181adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34917399
Ladycroft AveSK07S11/05/20161adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41044438
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S21/05/20151AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34907970
Ladycroft AveSK07S21/05/20151adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48845450
Langley Mill Tip, Amber DriveSK44N17/05/20151adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33505328
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S04/05/20152AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34907969
nr Erewash Canal, SandiacreSK43T14/04/20151AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP9MZ
Padley Gorge (Longshaw Est)SK27P03/06/201310AdultD. Mcgeevervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COUQL
Grin Plantation, BuxtonSK07L21/05/20121AdultK.R. Hustonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COY1T
Clough Wood,Darley DaleSK26K29/04/20111AdultK.R. Hustonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6U0
Ladycroft Ave,BuxtonSK07S22/04/20111AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXLK
Clough Wood,Darley DaleSK26K17/04/201120AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6T0
Ladycroft Ave,BuxtonSK07S21/05/20102AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP59N
Ladycroft Ave,BuxtonSK07S19/05/20101AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COX1J
Ladycroft Ave,BuxtonSK07S05/05/20101AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP589
Stainsby Park,GlapwellSK46S10/06/20085AdultM.E. Bradleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP48A
Bristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R19/05/20081AdultS.L.P. Whiteleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP46N
Ladycroft Ave,BuxtonSK07S17/05/20071AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3RR
Ladycroft Ave,BuxtonSK07S21/04/20071AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3R1
Seventy Acre Woods/Flash Lane, DerbyshireSK26Y23/06/20053adultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35107091
Beeley (Seventy Acre Wood)SK26Y23/06/20053AdultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVSM
Buxton SK, UKSK07S10/05/20041AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC29269110
Hopton Wood Quarry (site not precise)SK25M25/05/19951AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP15V
Clough Wood,Darley DaleSK26K27/04/19931AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP0ZX
Mapperley NR, Mapperley, IlkestonSK44G07/06/19811AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZJZ
Lathkill Dale, Haddon Grove, BakewellSK16Y25/05/19701AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COQI7
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precise)SK26Z18/05/19051AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COQHC
Troway Wood, FordSK37Z18/05/19054AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COQHD

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