49.367 BF1236 – Acorn Piercer – Pammene fasciana – (Linnaeus, 1761)
Adult Micro: CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –
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– Generally Common / Widespread
– easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.ID pointers: An attractive species which has an overall whitish- blue-grey forewing, with bluish-grey and tawny markings. Head white.
Distribution: Probably a common species in the county where there is Oak.
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
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©
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 2003 - 2025)
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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.
Distribution Map for Pammene fasciana
Found 112 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 74 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 38 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 74 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 38 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 – Pammene fasciana
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Monthly Records By Year:
Pammene fasciana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Pammene fasciana
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Pammene fasciana
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Recordings By Year: Pammene fasciana
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Pammene fasciana
AGR: 0.29% | Total % Change: 6.7%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Pammene fasciana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Pammene fasciana
Pammene fasciana
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 - Pammene fasciana – 112 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Newton | SK32Y | 29/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC48470410 |
| Longdendale, Torside grassland and willow carr | SK09U | 13/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Heintzen, Christian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43980287 |
| Belper | SK34U | 11/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43330624 |
| Norton Lees, Sheffield | SK38L | 11/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Mella, Pete | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43302373 |
| Belper | SK34U | 10/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43292491 |
| Chaddesden Garden | SK33T | 01/07/2025 | 1 | adult | loverock, neil | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42900298 |
| Midway, Derbys. | SK32A | 30/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Williams, Michael | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43042299 |
| Belper | SK34U | 28/06/2025 | 2 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42802283 |
| Findern, Derbyshire | SK33A | 25/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Hallam, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42709512 |
| Belper | SK34N | 25/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42682041 |
| Chaddesden Garden | SK33T | 24/06/2025 | 1 | adult | loverock, neil | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42663868 |
| Havercroft Road | SK38L | 22/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Tait, Malcolm | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42522196 |
| Norton Lees, Sheffield | SK38L | 20/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Mella, Pete | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC42507056 |
| Belper, Derbyshire | SK34N | 14/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Newcombe, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43956781 |
| Belper, Derbyshire | SK34N | 13/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Newcombe, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43956631 |
| Littleover | SK33G | 11/08/2024 | 1 | adult | Watson, Adrian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43653203 |
| Inkersall garden | SK47G | 08/08/2024 | 1 | adult | Cambridge, Don | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37741852 |
| Brockwell Chesterfield , Derbyshire. | SK37Q | 04/08/2024 | 1 | adult | Ellen Smith | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37696257 |
| Wingerworth, Derbyshire | SK36Y | 02/08/2024 | 1 | adult | Windle, Jim | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37619837 |
| Norton Lees, Sheffield (VC) | SK38L | 02/08/2024 | 1 | adult | Mella, Pete | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC38368992 |
| Mickleover garden | SK33C | 01/08/2024 | 1 | adult | Maughan, Christine | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37701458 |
| Brockwell Chesterfield , Derbyshire. | SK37Q | 30/07/2024 | 3 | adult | Ellen Smith | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37567641 |
| Norton Lees, Sheffield (VC) | SK38L | 30/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Mella, Pete | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC38370297 |
| Sandiacre Garden | SK43T | 30/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Milnes, Emily | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40192462 |
| King's Newton | SK32Y | 29/07/2024 | 9 | adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40386684 |
| Mickleover garden | SK33C | 29/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Maughan, Christine | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37700704 |
| Norton Lees, Sheffield (VC) | SK38L | 29/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Mella, Pete | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC38370246 |
| Belper | SK34U | 28/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37494230 |
| Brockwell Chesterfield , Derbyshire. | SK37Q | 28/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Ellen Smith | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37470457 |
| Norton Lees, Sheffield (VC) | SK38L | 28/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Mella, Pete | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC38371161 |
| Inkersall garden | SK47G | 27/07/2024 | 2 | adult | Cambridge, Don | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37376196 |
| Allestree, Derby | SK33P | 24/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Plant, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40186832 |
| Brockwell Chesterfield , Derbyshire. | SK37Q | 24/07/2024 | 3 | adult | Ellen Smith | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37331235 |
| Melbourne, Derbyshire | SK32X | 23/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Davison, Tony | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37309851 |
| Inkersall garden | SK47G | 20/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Cambridge, Don | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37184367 |
| Belper | SK34U | 19/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37188221 |
| Forbes Hole LNR | SK43W | 19/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Bryce, Marion | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37225873 |
| Midway, Derbys. | SK32A | 18/07/2024 | 3 | adult | Williams, Michael | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC39954558 |
| Chaddesden, Derby | SK33T | 18/07/2024 | 1 | adult | roome, martin | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC38322102 |
| Belper | SK34N | 18/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37187099 |
| Norton Lees, Sheffield (VC) | SK38L | 18/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Mella, Pete | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC38370814 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 18/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40044872 |
| Inkersall garden | SK47G | 15/07/2024 | 2 | adult | Cambridge, Don | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37037886 |
| Brockwell Chesterfield , Derbyshire. | SK37Q | 14/07/2024 | 1 | adult | Ellen Smith | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37048064 |
| Brockwell Chesterfield , Derbyshire. | SK37Q | 23/06/2024 | 1 | adult | Ellen Smith | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36629833 |
| Mickleover garden | SK33C | 09/08/2023 | 1 | adult | Maughan, Christine | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35946483 |
| Mickleover garden | SK33C | 29/07/2023 | 1 | adult | Maughan, Christine | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35945185 |
| Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston | SK44K | 28/07/2023 | 2 | adult | Hobby, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC48690968 |
| Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston | SK44K | 07/07/2023 | 1 | adult | Hobby, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC48690873 |
| Glossop, Hague Street, Hay meadow | SK09G | 27/06/2023 | 1 | adult | Heintzen, Christian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36336404 |
| Darwin Forest | SK26X | 27/06/2023 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35295931 |
| Mickleover garden | SK33C | 25/06/2023 | 1 | adult | Maughan, Christine | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35618722 |
| Hathersage, Derbyshire, UK | SK28F | 24/06/2023 | 1 | adult | Miles, Claire | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC31129862 |
| Allestree, Derby, Elm Grove | SK34K | 24/06/2023 | 1 | adult | Grange, William | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36437963 |
| Hathersage | SK28F | 29/07/2022 | 1 | adult | Kydd, Alan | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC39061793 |
| EA depot | SK43G | 19/07/2022 | 1 | adult | Collins, Stuart | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC28766640 |
| Hathersage | SK28F | 17/07/2022 | 1 | adult | Kydd, Alan | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC39061756 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 20/08/2021 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33499323 |
| Hathersage, Derbyshire, UK | SK28F | 06/08/2021 | 1 | adult | Miles, Claire | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC29836662 |
| upper cromford garden | SK25Y | 05/08/2021 | 1 | adult | Ashton, Clive | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41593596 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 02/08/2021 | 1 | adult | Brian and Jean Hallam | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35165560 |
| Allestree, Derby | SK33P | 19/07/2021 | 1 | adult | Plant, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC46669757 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 18/07/2021 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33498861 |
| Norton Lees | SK38L | 17/07/2021 | 1 | adult | Mella, Pete | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC50548199 |
| Norton Lees | SK38L | 16/07/2021 | 2 | adult | Mella, Pete | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC50548114 |
| Norton Lees | SK38L | 16/07/2021 | 1 | adult | Mella, Pete | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC50548115 |
| Hathersage, Derbyshire, UK | SK28F | 13/07/2021 | 1 | adult | Miles, Claire | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC29756446 |
| Norton Lees | SK38L | 02/07/2021 | 1 | adult | Mella, Pete | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC50547576 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 07/08/2020 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34060516 |
| Wood Lane, Newhall, Swadlincote | SK22V | 17/07/2020 | 1 | adult | BUDWORTH, Mr D. | Danes_2019-2021 | 537 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 12/07/2020 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34060517 |
| The Mays, Malthouse Lane, Froggatt | SK27N | 01/07/2020 | 1 | adult | BARNACLE, Mr B.&.Mrs.K. | Danes_2019-2021 | 599 |
| Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston | SK44K | 26/06/2020 | 1 | adult | Hobby, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41040404 |
| Melbourne, Derbyshire | SK32X | 23/06/2020 | 1 | adult | Davison, Tony | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33553416 |
| Norton Lees | SK38L | 25/07/2019 | 3 | adult | MELLA, Mr P.J. | Danes_2019-2021 | 1244 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 17/07/2019 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34060518 |
| Norton Lees | SK38L | 16/07/2019 | 1 | adult | MELLA, Mr P.J. | Danes_2019-2021 | 1334 |
| Birch Vale | SK08I | 29/06/2019 | 1 | adult | Hewitt, Jane | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35073466 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 18/07/2018 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34060519 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 17/07/2018 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34060520 |
| Ladycroft Ave | SK07S | 26/06/2018 | 1 | adult | Orridge, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC49166274 |
| Norton Lees garden | SK38L | 22/08/2016 | 1 | Adult | Mella, Pete | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC4417905 |
| Stretton Handley School - Beresford Ln | SK36Q | 24/07/2016 | 1 | Adult | Mahadevan, Nikki | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34904835 |
| Norton Lees garden | SK38L | 23/07/2016 | 1 | Adult | Mella, Pete | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC4417594 |
| Norton Lees garden | SK38L | 21/07/2016 | 1 | Adult | Mella, Pete | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC4417583 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 16/07/2016 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34060521 |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 06/07/2013 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP8X2 |
| Welbeck Drive,Wingerworth | SK36T | 14/08/2012 | 1 | Adult | B.J.N. Hill | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COUKM |
| Shipley Park, Mapperley Res | SK44G | 10/08/2012 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33515965 |
| Shipley Park (Mapperley Resr), Ilkeston | SK44G | 10/08/2012 | 1 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP8EH |
| Wood Lane,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 03/08/2012 | 5 | Adult | Dave Budworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COUHY |
| Duffield Rd, Allestree, Derby | SK34K | 27/07/2012 | 3 | Adult | P. Smith | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP895 |
| George St,Belper | SK34N | 26/07/2012 | 2 | Adult | K.R. Huston | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP87Y |
| Findern Close, Belper | SK34P | 24/07/2012 | 7 | Adult | D. Evans | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP85E |
| Findern Close, Belper | SK34P | 23/07/2012 | 9 | Adult | D. Evans | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP842 |
| Carr Wood | SK45A | 22/07/2012 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33510993 |
| Carr Wood, Ripley | SK45A | 22/07/2012 | 1 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COUE4 |
| Chatsworth Park | SK27Q | 31/07/2011 | 2 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33513697 |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 18/07/2010 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COX8Y |
| Backgarden of Whitegates, Codnor | SK44E | 09/07/2010 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33515001 |
| Whitegates, Codnor | SK44E | 09/07/2010 | 1 | Adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COZFK |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 07/07/2010 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34679570 |
| Rosliston (National Forest Centre), Swadlincote | SK21N | 10/07/2009 | 1 | Adult | BUDWORTH, Mr D., WARD, Mr N.J., MILLAR, Mr J.C.G., | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP01L |
| Robin Wood | SK32M | 03/08/2008 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34679569 |
| Bristol Rd,Ilkeston | SK44R | 10/08/2007 | 1 | Adult | S.L.P. Whiteley | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COSEV |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 13/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34679568 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 13/07/2005 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP2PM |
| Spinney Hill,Melbourne | SK32X | 01/08/2004 | 1 | Adult | Davison, Tony | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CORE0 |
| The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley Dale | SK26R | 24/07/2004 | 1 | Adult | Roddis, Simon | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COVO4 |
| Edgecote Drive,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 21/07/2004 | 1 | Adult | Topliss, Neil | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP228 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 16/07/2003 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34679567 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 16/07/2003 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COR2B |