Piniphila bifasciana       Lobesia reliquana
Lobesia abscisana - Tony Davison
49.183 BF1108  – Thistle Marble  – Lobesia abscisana  – (Doubleday, 1849)
Adult Micro:  CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species –      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Tortricidae  >> Olethreutinae
Other Name/s: Smoky-barred Marble
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Piniphila bifasciana
ID pointers: Forewing a dark brown with two angled whitish cross-bands.The whitish cross-band nearest to the wing tips has a small rounded brown spot along the inner margin of the outer cross-band.
Distribution:  Common but locally scattered across the county. Food plant is Thistle.
General Comment: None Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  August /  September –  On the wing during May – June and July-August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Crepuscular   – active from dusk and attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 10-13mm
 Food Plant: Creeping Thistle (Cirsium arvense).
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© 

Lobesia abscisana - Tony Davison
Lobesia abscisana – Tony Davison
49.183 BF1108 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Lobesia abscisana
Lobesia abscisana – identification
Lobesia abscisana - Tony Davison
49.183 BF1108 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Lobesia abscisana


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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1993 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Lobesia abscisana

Found 79 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 25 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 54 from Before 2020
Flying
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Lobesia abscisana

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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: Lobesia abscisana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Lobesia abscisana
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Lobesia abscisana
AGR: 0.83%   |   Total % Change: 20%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Lobesia abscisana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Lobesia abscisana

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 - Lobesia abscisana – 79 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A22/08/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44715972
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z13/08/20251adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC44480106
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N30/07/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44352066
BelperSK34N23/07/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43782528
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N17/07/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44236056
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S08/07/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43202703
upper cromford gardenSK25Y01/07/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42924229
Langley MillSK44N30/06/20251adultBenniston, Lucyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42807946
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z29/06/20252adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC42808570
Glossop, Gnat Hole Rough FieldsSK09L24/06/20252adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43979653
BelperSK34U12/08/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37871277
Norton Lees, Sheffield (VC)SK38L05/08/20241adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC38368876
BelperSK34U28/07/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37494231
High Leas Farm, RiberSK35D28/07/20241adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40044984
Haddon HallSK26I10/08/20231adultS.A.Orridge, L.Y.Orridge, M Dalevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35077420
Mickleover gardenSK33C25/06/20231adultMaughan, Christinevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35618715
EA depotSK43G10/08/20221adultCollins, Stuartvc57_irecords_extractiBRC28766803
Allestree, DerbySK33P20/07/20221adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48233959
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H14/07/20221adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC26903918
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H07/07/20221adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC26768883
BelperSK34U23/07/20211adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35323067
Not givenSK22F08/07/20211AdultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC21019992
Drakelow, Derbys.SK22F08/07/20211adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38545835
HathersageSK28F08/09/20201adultKydd, Alanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39036581
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y12/07/20201AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060414
Rosliston (National Forest Centre), SwadlincoteSK21N22/07/20161AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., WARD, Mr N.J., PATRICK, Mr P., COvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COV5J
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y17/07/20161AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060415
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y16/07/20161AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060416
Shirland-Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z16/08/20151AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC35070526
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S03/08/20141AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34906874
Burnaston (Toyota Plant NR), DerbySK23V20/07/20131AdultDave Budworth;B.G. Sewellvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP93U
Nether Hall Wood, Hartshorne, SwadlincoteSK32A19/07/20131AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COYO7
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z05/08/20121adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33511318
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z05/08/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COYCI
Duffield Rd, Allestree, DerbySK34K26/07/20121AdultP. Smithvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP883
George St,BelperSK34N01/06/20122AdultK.R. Hustonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP7RF
Crays Hill Park, Leabrooks, AlfretonSK45B22/09/20101AdultK.R. Hustonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZGT
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D13/08/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6FG
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D10/08/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXFD
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D09/08/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6EK
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D03/08/20102AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6AN
DovedaleSK15K30/07/20101AdultD. Grundyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP68B
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D22/07/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP082
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D20/07/20103AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTEN
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A09/07/20101AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP5V5
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D08/07/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTBK
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y07/07/20101AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34678582
The Hollies,Holly St,Stapenhill,Burton on TrentSK22K21/05/20101AdultP. Patrickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COT1W
Midway, Derbys.SK32A25/07/20091adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41991091
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A25/07/20091AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWUB
Drakelow NR (Minton's Lagoon), Burton on TrentSK22F24/07/20091AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSUR
Midway, Derbys.SK32A10/07/20091adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41990999
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A10/07/20091AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSU7
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y02/08/20081AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34678581
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A26/07/20081AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP4G2
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y19/07/20081AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34678580
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A18/07/20081AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP4CY
Rosliston (National Forest Centre), SwadlincoteSK21N27/07/20071AdultDave Budworth;B.G. Sewellvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3ZN
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y04/09/20061AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34678579
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y04/09/20061AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3LK
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X24/08/20062adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33533920
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X24/08/20062AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3J7
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X28/07/20061adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33529635
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X28/07/20061AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COW4Y
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X21/07/20061adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33529477
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X21/07/20061AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3B3
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X05/09/20051AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2WH
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y29/07/20051AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34678578
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y29/07/20051AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORM0
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y13/07/20051AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34678577
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y13/07/20051AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2PI
Rolls Royce site (railway track), DerbySK33R16/05/20051AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVRX
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X01/08/20041AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORDZ
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y23/07/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34678576
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V21/07/20042AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP226
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X15/07/20041AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVMZ
Moss Valley (Bridle Stile Meadow)SK48F01/08/20031AdultH.E. Beaumont;R.F. Botterillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COS50
Acton Rd Ind Est, Long EatonSK43W19/07/19951AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP175
Deerlands Rd, Ashgate, ChesterfieldSK37K04/07/19931AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP116

Piniphila bifasciana       Lobesia reliquana

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