Epinotia bilunana       Epinotia cinereana
Epinotia nisella (f.decorana) - King's Newton - Tony Davison
49.255 BF1138  – Brindled Poplar Tortrix  – Epinotia nisella  – (Clerck, 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: Grey Poplar Bell
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  E.cinereana
ID pointers: Variable with different forms. Forewing is usually blackish-brown at the base area and at the wing tip area with a pale reddish-brown central area. Can show a blackish or reddish-brown blotch on the dorsum.
Distribution:  Widespread and common across the county where there is Sallow or Poplar.
General Comment: None Flight Period: July /  August /  September /  October –  On the wing during July – October Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 22 January 2026 by TD ***
Wingspan: 12-17mm
 Food Plant: Sallow (Salix) and Poplar (Populus).
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.
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Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©; Cown Edge, Marsh Farm 14/8/2025 – Christian Heintzen©

Epinotia nisella (f.decorana) - King's Newton - Tony Davison
Epinotia nisella (f.decorana) – King’s Newton – Tony Davison
Epinotia nisella - 14th Aug 2025 - Cown Edge, Marsh Farm - Christian Heintzen
Epinotia nisella – 14th Aug 2025 – Cown Edge, Marsh Farm – Christian Heintzen
Epinotia nisella (f.decorana) - King's Newton - Tony Davison
Epinotia nisella - 14th Aug 2025 - Cown Edge, Marsh Farm - Christian Heintzen


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49.255 BF1138 - Epinotia Nisella (f.decorana) Kings Newton, Derbyshire - Tony Davison©

Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1994 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Epinotia nisella

Found 143 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 78 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 65 from Before 2020
Flying
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Epinotia nisella

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Monthly Records By Year: Epinotia nisella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Epinotia nisella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Epinotia nisella
AGR: 2.39%   |   Total % Change: 68%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Epinotia nisella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Epinotia nisella

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 - Epinotia nisella – 143 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Birch ValeSK08I01/10/20251adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC47544189
Norton Lees, SheffieldSK38L19/09/20251adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC45455500
Miller's DaleSK17G19/09/20251adultSteven Bellvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45466236
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S19/09/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48224892
BuxSK07R18/09/20253adultWhite, Ianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45424657
Old Marble Mill, Ashford in the WaterSK16Z18/09/20253adultSteven Bellvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45464031
Havercroft RoadSK38L06/09/20251adultTait, Malcolmvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45116670
Staunton Harold ReservoirSK32S05/09/20251adultMcLoughlin, Margaretvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45310351
Cote Heath Allotments, BuxtonSK07R23/08/20252adultSteven Bellvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44721287
Littleove, DerbySK33G22/08/20252adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44706085
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S22/08/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48197676
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H21/08/20251adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44677548
Littleove, DerbySK33G21/08/20253adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44685425
BuxtonSK07R21/08/20251adultWhite, Ianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44698303
Jim Mart Nature ReserveSK36S17/08/20251adultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC44676052
BuxtonSK07R15/08/20251adultWhite, Ianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44503543
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S14/08/20251not recordedOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48189146
Cown Edge Farm marshSK09A14/08/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48740685
Chaddesden GardenSK33T13/08/20251adultloverock, neilvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44493552
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S12/08/20252adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48187019
Cromford MoorSK25X11/08/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44516770
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S10/08/20252adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48160492
Littleover, DerbySK33G02/08/20253adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44274962
Littleover, DerbySK33G02/08/20253adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44275033
Littleover, DerbySK33G01/08/20254adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44245427
Staveley garden SYASK47H25/07/20251adultRadford, Markvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43837543
Inkersall gardenSK47G21/09/20241adultDon Cambridgevc57_irecords_extractiBRC38566588
Froggatt, Hope ValleySK27N07/09/20241adultBarnacle, Bryanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38911064
BelperSK34U06/09/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC38365876
Inkersall gardenSK47G01/09/20241adultDon Cambridgevc57_irecords_extractiBRC38240407
Buxton (p)SK07R01/09/20241adultWhite, Ianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38260458
Ashford Marble MillSK16Z28/08/20241adultSteven Bellvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40548930
Markham Vale DerbyshireSK47L26/08/20243adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38395998
SandiacreSK43S23/08/20241adultpaul buxtonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38077240
Nr HiltonSK23Q24/07/20241adultMcGee, Kevinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37376928
Ladycroft AveSK07S25/09/20231adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35077076
Birch ValeSK08I15/09/20231adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34355170
Ladycroft AveSK07S15/09/20231adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35076490
Buxton SK, UKSK07R09/09/20231AdultIan M. Whitevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33407412
Buxton SK, UKSK07S09/09/20231AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33782455
Havercroft RoadSK38L08/09/20231AdultTait, Malcolmvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36369260
Inkersall gardenSK47G07/09/20231AdultDon Cambridgevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33144110
Ladycroft AveSK07S07/09/20232adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35075997
BelperSK34N06/09/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35298918
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H05/09/20232adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC32870154
Buxton SK, UKSK07R05/09/20231AdultIan M. Whitevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33517131
Ladycroft AveSK07S05/09/20231adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35075846
Woodland AveSK43R03/09/20231adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33497214
Belper GardenSK34P03/09/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34544563
Ladycroft AveSK07S01/09/20231adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35075600
Markham Vale , Seymour , DerbyshireSK47L30/08/20232adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC32741299
Allestree, DerbySK33P26/08/20231adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48405247
Buxton SK, UKSK07R23/08/20231AdultIan M. Whitevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33864707
Ladycroft AveSK07S22/08/20231adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35076873
Ladycroft AveSK07S20/08/20231adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35076731
Havercroft RoadSK38L19/08/20231AdultTait, Malcolmvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36369181
Ladycroft AveSK07S15/08/20231adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35076464
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S13/08/20232adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35076323
Havercroft RoadSK38L12/08/20231AdultTait, Malcolmvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36369147
Forbes Hole LNRSK43W10/08/20231adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC32530931
HathersageSK28F10/08/20231adultKydd, Alanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39122366
Ladycroft AveSK07S12/09/20221adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35091012
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S05/09/20221adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35090957
Derbyshire, England, United KingdomSK07S03/09/20221AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC28806337
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S03/09/20221adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35090922
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S02/09/20221adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35090890
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S31/08/20221adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35090867
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S21/08/20221adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35090708
Ladycroft AveSK07S13/08/20221adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35090606
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S24/09/20211adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35093803
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S07/09/20211adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35093726
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S05/09/20211adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35093698
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S03/09/20211adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35093676
Woodland AveSK43R24/08/20211adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33499363
Birch ValeSK08I03/08/20211AdultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34472510
Not givenSK43W29/08/20201AdultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC17767019
Forbes Hole LNRSK43W28/08/20201adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC17763283
Birch ValeSK08I11/08/20201adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35066564
Ashford In the Water (Marble Mill)SK16Z25/09/20191adultBELL, Mr S.Danes_2019-2021911
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S17/09/20191adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35097641
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X24/08/20192adultHILL, Mr B.J.N.Danes_2019-20211012
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X25/07/20191adultHILL, Mr B.J.N.Danes_2019-20211236
Birch ValeSK08I20/09/20171adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40500212
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y07/09/20161AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34060462
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z30/08/20161adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33505196
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V02/08/20162AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZHR
Ladycroft AveSK07S01/09/20151adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC48844751
Hartington (Station Quarry - apple tree at entrance)SK16K18/09/20141AdultS. Bellvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COV3L
Ladycroft AveSK07S04/09/20141adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41013559
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z24/08/20141adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33507536
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z19/09/20131adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33509836
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z12/09/20131adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33509821
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z03/09/20131adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33509766
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z02/09/20131AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC36879748
Ladycroft AveSK07S23/08/20131adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40991482
Erewash Fields, Long EatonSK53B09/08/20131AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COUXD
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z07/09/20121adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33511989
Hilton GP NR, nr Burton on TrentSK23K07/09/20121AdultK.R. Hustonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COUNX
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z07/09/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COUOH
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z01/09/20121adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33511848
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z01/09/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COYHV
Bilberry Wood, AmbergateSK35L29/08/20121AdultDave Budworth;P. Patrickvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COUNI
Carr WoodSK45A11/08/20121adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33511433
Carr Wood, RipleySK45A11/08/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP8F5
Shipley Park, Mapperley ResSK44G10/08/20121adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33515957
Shipley Park (Mapperley Resr), IlkestonSK44G10/08/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP8EF
Findern Close, BelperSK34P24/07/20121AdultD. Evansvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP852
Findern Close, BelperSK34P23/07/20121AdultD. Evansvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COY8Z
Drakelow NR,Burton on TrentSK22F24/09/20111AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP7NH
National Stone Centre,WirksworthSK25X24/09/20111AdultA. Butler;B.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP7NI
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z31/08/20111adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33513991
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z31/08/20111AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXZB
Williamthorpe LNR,HolmewoodSK46I21/08/20111AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., CLARKE, Mr D.A., HARRIS, Mrs G., vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP0BH
Whistlestop Centre,Matlock BathSK25Z11/08/20111AdultK.R. Hustonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXXH
Coombs Dale,Stoney MiddletonSK27H12/10/20091AdultS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP54D
Bristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R09/08/20091AdultS.L.P. Whiteleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP03S
Robin Wood (central area)SK32M04/08/20081AdultDave Budworth;P. Patrick;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP4I8
Beeley Moor TriangleSK26Y25/08/20076adultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105405
Beeley Triangle, Beeley Moor, BeeleySK26Y25/08/20076AdultG.L. Finch;M.A. Finchvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSFD
Pleasley Pit NR (Pit Buildings)SK46X25/08/20072AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSFY
Calke Park Ticknall Lime YardsSK32R03/08/200721adultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105998
Ticknall Limeyards,TicknallSK32R03/08/200721AdultG.L. Finch;M.A. Finchvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSDG
Calke Park Ticknall Lime YardsSK32R22/07/20072adultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105919
Ticknall Limeyards,TicknallSK32R22/07/20072AdultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3YY
Robin WoodSK32M25/08/20061AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34677626
Robin Wood (centre area track), TicknallSK32M25/08/20061AdultDave Budworth;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORYZ
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V19/08/20061AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COW69
Mousley Bottom, New MillsSJ98X18/08/20061AdultS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3I0
Beeley Moor TriangleSK26Y14/08/20062adultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105385
Beeley Moor, BeeleySK26Y14/08/20062AdultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZU1
Kedleston Park (Hall garden)SK34A12/08/20061AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., VILES, Mr I.M., DAVISON, Mr A., Svc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZTI
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V05/08/20063AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3G0
Crich Chase,AmbergateSK35L03/08/20063AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORWD
Leash Fen area, Clod Hill Moor, BaslowSK27W28/08/20051AdultDave Budworth;N.J. Wardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVXB
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V21/08/20041AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2E3
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V14/08/20041AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORG6
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y07/08/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34677625
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y07/08/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COS6E
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V07/08/20041AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2C8
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V29/07/20041AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP276
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y12/09/20031AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34677624
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y12/09/20031AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1MJ
Deerlands Rd, Ashgate, ChesterfieldSK37K27/07/19941AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP14F

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