49.07 BF1042 – Rhomboid Tortrix – Acleris rhombana – ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
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: Variable – Forewing slightly hook-tipped, with a shallow concave costa. Yellowish-brown to reddish-brown with darker brown lines and veins. A variable cross-band at about a half, sometimes like a Y shape.
Distribution: Fairly common in many parts of Derbyshire.
General Comment: None *** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
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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 Acleris rhombana
Found 49 records
↳ from 2026+
↳ 16 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 33 from Before 2020
↳ from 2026+
↳ 16 from 2020 - 2025
↳ 33 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 – Acleris rhombana
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Monthly Records By Year:
Acleris rhombana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Acleris rhombana
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Acleris rhombana
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Acleris rhombana
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Acleris rhombana
AGR: 1.86% | Total % Change: 50%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Acleris rhombana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Acleris rhombana
Acleris rhombana
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 - Acleris rhombana – 49 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markham Vale South Tip | SK47K | 01/10/2025 | 2 | adult | Radford, Mark | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45765177 |
| Jim Mart Nature Reserve | SK36S | 30/09/2025 | 1 | adult | Mahadevan, Nikki | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45777637 |
| Markham Vale North tip , Derbyshire | SK47L | 29/09/2025 | 2 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC45706268 |
| Littleover Hannah Fields Community Garden | SK33H | 14/06/2025 | 1 | adult | Milnes, Emily | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC49583545 |
| Derbyshire, UK | SK26U | 03/11/2024 | 1 | Adult | Moores, Stephen | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC40158641 |
| Markham Vale Derbyshire | SK47K | 14/10/2024 | 4 | adult | Morris, Sid | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC38864166 |
| Shirland - Hallfieldgate Lane | SK35Z | 11/08/2024 | 1 | Adult | Mahadevan, Nikki | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC37939914 |
| Woodland Ave | SK43R | 08/09/2023 | 1 | adult | Thorpe, Steve | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33497323 |
| Ingleby Ave, Derby | SK33L | 03/09/2023 | 1 | adult | Shervill, Andrew | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC32822109 |
| Sandiacre | SK43T | 30/07/2023 | 1 | adult | Milnes, Emily | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34528822 |
| Sandiacre | SK43T | 26/05/2023 | 1 | adult | Milnes, Emily | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34095483 |
| Sandiacre | SK43T | 19/05/2023 | 1 | adult | Milnes, Emily | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34092946 |
| Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston | SK44K | 12/08/2022 | 2 | adult | Hobby, Brian | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC41046169 |
| Sandiacre | SK43T | 15/06/2022 | 1 | adult | Milnes, Emily | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35176750 |
| Orchid Wood | SK43L | 10/10/2021 | 8 | adult | Bryce, Marion | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC22603456 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 03/09/2020 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34060294 |
| Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZ | SK33A | 30/08/2019 | 1 | adult | Brian and Jean Hallam | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC35161923 |
| Marlborough Road, Long Eaton, Derbys | SK43X | 23/07/2019 | 1 | adult | Bryce, Marion | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC11093205 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 25/09/2017 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34060295 |
| Forbes Hole | SK43W | 28/08/2016 | 2 | adult | Bryce, Marion | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC3961487 |
| Long Eaton - Marlborough Road | SK43X | 28/07/2016 | 1 | Adult | Bryce, Marion | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34617072 |
| Shirland - Hallfieldgate Lane | SK35Z | 27/09/2014 | 1 | Adult | Mahadevan, Nikki | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC36749847 |
| Not given | SK21C | 03/07/2014 | 4 | Adult | Williams, Michael | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC1564786 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 07/10/2013 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675529 |
| Midway Rd,Midway,Swadlincote | SK32A | 07/07/2012 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COUB2 |
| Clough Wood,Darley Dale | SK26K | 16/10/2011 | 1 | Adult | A. Butler;B.L. Statham;S. Roddis | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COY19 |
| Rose Av,Clowne | SK57D | 02/10/2010 | 1 | Adult | D. Hursthouse | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COZHF |
| Drakelow NR,Burton on Trent | SK22F | 29/09/2007 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP45Z |
| Carvers Rocks, Hartshorne, Swadlincote | SK32G | 07/09/2007 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COWGX |
| Foremark Resr (pumping station), Ticknall | SK32H | 29/10/2006 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COWA6 |
| Edgecote Drive,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 22/10/2006 | 1 | Adult | Topliss, Neil | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP3PW |
| Foremark Resr (entrance road), Ticknall | SK32H | 06/10/2006 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Williams | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COS2D |
| Edgecote Drive,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 28/09/2006 | 1 | Adult | Topliss, Neil | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COS1W |
| FOREMARK RESERVOIR | SK32H | 23/09/2006 | 2 | adult | Davison, Tony | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33442936 |
| Foremark Resr, Ticknall | SK32H | 23/09/2006 | 2 | Adult | DAVISON, Mr A., TOPLISS, Mr N., SOAR, Mr W., PEACH | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COW99 |
| Bretby Park (The Gorse), Swadlincote | SK22W | 14/10/2005 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth;N. Topliss | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COROB |
| Calke Park (Lime Tree Ave), Ticknall | SK32L | 08/10/2005 | 1 | Adult | BUDWORTH, Mr D., WARD, Mr N.J., DAVISON, Mr A., TO | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CORO3 |
| Pleasley Park (centre clearing) | SK56H | 04/10/2005 | 1 | Adult | BUDWORTH, Mr D., STUBBS, Mr M.J., STUBBS, Mrs C., | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CORNY |
| Newboundmill Lane,Pleasley | SK56C | 29/08/2005 | 3 | Adult | C. Stubbs | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP2W0 |
| Leash Fen area, Clod Hill Moor, Baslow | SK27W | 28/08/2005 | 1 | Adult | Dave Budworth;N.J. Ward | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COVX9 |
| FOREMARK RESERVOIR | SK32H | 03/09/2004 | 1 | adult | Davison, Tony | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC33442698 |
| Foremark Resr, Ticknall | SK32H | 03/09/2004 | 1 | Adult | A. Davison;N. Topliss;W. Soar | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP2F9 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 02/09/2004 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675528 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 02/09/2004 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP2EQ |
| Edgecote Drive,Newhall,Swadlincote | SK22V | 27/08/2004 | 1 | Adult | Topliss, Neil | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COVQC |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 31/10/2003 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675527 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 31/10/2003 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COVJ7 |
| Main Street, Kings Newton | SK32Y | 17/08/2003 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC34675526 |
| Main St,Kings Newton,Melbourne | SK32Y | 17/08/2003 | 1 | Adult | Soar, Will | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP1LV |