62.034 BF1436 – Beautiful Oak Knot-horn – Acrobasis repandana – (Fabricius, 1798)
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: Forewing is grey with pinkish, reddish and orange markings – a white cross-band, edged black at about a third. A very colourful pyralid.
Distribution: Probably locally common 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: Belper, Derbyshire – Dave Evans©
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1905 - 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 Acrobasis repandana
Found 29 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 9 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 20 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 9 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 20 from Before 2020
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Acrobasis repandana
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Monthly Records By Year:
Acrobasis repandana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Acrobasis repandana
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Acrobasis repandana
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Acrobasis repandana
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Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Acrobasis repandana
AGR: 0% | Total % Change: 0%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Acrobasis repandana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Acrobasis repandana
Acrobasis repandana
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 - Acrobasis repandana – 29 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belper | SK34N | 24/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43875929 |
| Findern, Derbyshire | SK33A | 11/07/2025 | 1 | adult | Hallam, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43392136 |
| Chaddesden, Derby | SK33T | 30/06/2025 | 1 | adult | roome, martin | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC43931902 |
| Sandiacre | SK43S | 19/07/2024 | 1 | adult | paul buxton | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37326474 |
| Belper | SK34N | 24/06/2024 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36622650 |
| Belper | SK34U | 03/07/2023 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35314679 |
| Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston | SK44K | 30/06/2023 | 1 | adult | Hobby, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC48690845 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 21/07/2020 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33501623 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 06/07/2020 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33501392 |
| The Meads, Shipley Park, Heanor | SK44H | 13/07/2019 | 1 | adult | COX, Mr K. | Danes_2019-2021 | 1364 |
| Belper | SK34U | 08/07/2017 | 1 | adult | Evans, Dave | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC38609951 |
| Wood Lane,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 18/07/2014 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP9KV |
| DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE | SK37J | 13/07/2014 | 1 | adult | Williamson, Andy | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45550636 |
| Midway, Derbys. | SK32A | 25/07/2009 | 1 | adult | Williams, Michael | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41991107 |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 25/07/2009 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP4Y0 |
| West Park Meadows (LNR),Spondon | SK33Y | 10/07/2009 | 1 | Adult | BUDWORTH, Mr D., WARD, Mr N.J., MILLAR, Mr J.C.G., | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP9Z1 |
| Calke Park Ridge from Fisherman's Car Park | SK32R | 31/07/2007 | 3 | adult | Finch, Graham Leonard | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35105852 |
| Calke Park Ticknall Lime Yards | SK32R | 22/07/2007 | 2 | adult | Finch, Graham Leonard | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35105922 |
| Ticknall Limeyards,Ticknall | SK32R | 22/07/2007 | 2 | Adult | Finch, Graham Leonard | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP3YT |
| Carvers Rocks, Hartshorne, Swadlincote | SK32G | 23/06/2007 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP3W3 |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 21/07/2006 | 6 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CORUF |
| Far Cross,Cavendish Park,Matlock | SK36A | 19/07/2006 | 1 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP39Q |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 15/07/2006 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COW1Q |
| Foremark Resr (pumping station), Ticknall | SK32H | 14/07/2006 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP378 |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 07/07/2006 | 2 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COW0L |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 01/07/2006 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP34B |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 13/07/2005 | 2 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COVUF |
| Rosliston (National Forest Centre), Swadlincote | SK21N | 06/08/2004 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth;I.M. Viles | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP2AT |
| Repton Shrubs, Repton | SK32B | 02/04/1905 | 1 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COQH5 |