49.03 BF985 – Carnation Tortrix – Cacoecimorpha pronubana – (Hübner, [1799])
Adult Micro: CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –
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– Rare / Uncommon / Scarce 
– Day-flying
– easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.ID pointers: The characteristic orange hind-wing, bordered dark brown, is easily seen in flight. Forewing is dark yellowish brown. Markings are a dark purplish brown including and oblique cross-band, at about half way and darker patches towards the apex.
Distribution: (Last record: 10 November 2024 at Wingerworth ) – Very few records would indicate this is an uncommon and localised species across the county
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Last Recorded Year: 2024
Last Recorded By – Jim Windle (iRecord)
Last Recorded General Area – Wingerworth
Selected Images: Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 2003 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Cacoecimorpha pronubana
Found 19 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 3 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 16 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 3 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 16 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 – Cacoecimorpha pronubana
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the map does give a general indication of the moth's distribution across the UK.
Monthly Records By Year:
Cacoecimorpha pronubana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Cacoecimorpha pronubana
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Cacoecimorpha pronubana
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Cacoecimorpha pronubana
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Cacoecimorpha pronubana
AGR: -4.87% | Total % Change: -66.7%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Cacoecimorpha pronubana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Cacoecimorpha pronubana
Cacoecimorpha pronubana
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 - Cacoecimorpha pronubana – 19 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherside Drive, Chellaston, Derby | SK33V | 02/09/2025 | 1 | adult | Pittam, Richard | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45021461 |
| Markham Vale Derbyshire | SK47K | 12/08/2024 | 1 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37881380 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 15/09/2020 | 1 | adult | Brian and Jean Hallam | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35164197 |
| Marlborough Road, Long Eaton | SK43X | 17/09/2018 | 1 | adult | Bryce, Marion | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC7955753 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 16/07/2016 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34060237 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 25/07/2012 | 2 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34676657 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 25/07/2012 | 2 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COY9U |
| Far Cross,Cavendish Park,Matlock | SK36A | 07/06/2007 | 2 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COS9T |
| Far Cross,Cavendish Park,Matlock | SK36A | 24/08/2006 | 1 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP3J4 |
| Far Cross,Cavendish Park,Matlock | SK36A | 22/08/2006 | 1 | Adult | B.L. Statham | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP3IS |
| Newton Rd, Burton on Trent | SK22S | 10/09/2005 | 1 | Adult | Topliss, Neil | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP2WR |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 16/06/2004 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP1S6 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 13/06/2004 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34676656 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 13/06/2004 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP1QY |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 18/07/2003 | 5 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34676655 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 18/07/2003 | 5 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COR2H |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 15/07/2003 | 2 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34676654 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 15/07/2003 | 2 | Adult | VC57 Derbyshire Recorder | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COR20 |
| Melbourne, Derbyshire | SK32X | 06/06/2003 | 1 | adult | Davison, Tony | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34638778 |