Notocelia rosaecolana       Pseudococcyx posticana
49.298 BF1176  –  Tortricidae –  Olethreutinae – Notocelia trimaculana – Hawthorn Shoot Moth – (Haworth 1811) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 – Confusion Species –       PDF Icon – click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon – click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Tortricidae  >> Olethreutinae
Other Name/s: Triple-blotched Bell, Epiblema trimaculana
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  N. roborana
ID pointers: Easily distinguished by the distinctive tawny markings towards the outer part of the forewing helping to identify this moth.
Distribution:  Appears to be reasonably common and widespread throughout the county on Hawthorn.
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  –  On the wing during June – August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – occasionally attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Will Soar  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 7 May 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 15-17mm
 Food Plant: Hawthorn (Crataegus).
Recorded dates for Common [Blue code Blue-coded] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.
IMAGES BELOW:  Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar©

49.298 BF1176 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Notocelia trimaculana
Notocelia trimaculana – Kning’s Newton – Will Soar
49.298 BF1176 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Notocelia trimaculana
Notocelia trimaculana – Kning’s Newton – Will Soar
49.298 BF1176 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Notocelia trimaculana
49.298 BF1176 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Notocelia trimaculana

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Distribution Map for Notocelia trimaculana

Found 125 records
    ↳ 27 from After 2025
    ↳ 44 from 2020 - 2024
    ↳ 54 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.

Land-cover * shows the variety of land-cover within the VC57 area, based on the CORINE (Coordination of Information on the Environment) forty-four thematic classes of land-cover. This will show, to a greater or lesser degree, the number and variety of moths found in different land-cover types. The UK continues to operate within the Copernicus programme, with the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) providing Corine Land Cover (CLC) datasets for the UK and its territories.


NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Notocelia trimaculana

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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: Notocelia trimaculana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Monthly Counts By Year: Notocelia trimaculana
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only. )


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

Shading shows moth presence between dates

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Recordings By Year: Notocelia trimaculana
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Notocelia trimaculana
AGR: 1.24%   |   Total % Change: 29.6%


CUSUM Analysis: Notocelia trimaculana
About this chart: CUSUM (Cumulative Sum) charts track long-term trends in moth populations [ filtered by 'Adult' and 'Mine' life stages ] by showing whether each year’s counts are above or below the historical average. Even small shifts build up over time, making trends of growth, stability, or decline easier to see. CUSUM highlights trend-consistency — asking: “Across the years, have moth counts mostly stayed above or below average?”
The data sample has 5 gap year/s here (zero records) between 2000 and 2025. The moth may have been present in those gap years, but no data was available. Too many year-gaps may exaggerate or skew the chart.

Counts for the current year (2025) are pro-rated based on data available up to month 8 (August) to provide a full-year equivalent.

ⓘ Purple line rises = years better than average; falls = years worse than average.
Peak (best year) Trough (worst year) Growth periods Decline periods
Population peaked around 2017, reaching above average levels. The lowest population point occurred near 2013, showing a significant decline.

What the Y-axis "Cumulative Deviation" means: Cumulative Deviation shows the running total of how each year’s moth population count differs from the long-term average. i

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Notocelia trimaculana
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Notocelia trimaculana
( data includes Adult Stage only )

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 2020-2025.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Notocelia trimaculana – 125 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageSource
Markham Vale North tip , DerbyshireSK47L01/06/20254adultvc57_irecords_extract
upper cromford gardenSK25Y06/06/20252adultvc57_irecords_extract
Inkersall gardenSK47G09/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Midway, Derbys.SK32A12/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
BelperSK34U14/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
BelperSK34N17/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
BelperSK34N18/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
BelperSK34N19/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
BelperSK34U20/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Chaddesden GardenSK33T21/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
BelperSK34N25/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Chaddesden GardenSK33T11/06/20252adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H10/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T11/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
HathersageSK28F19/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Darwin ForestSK26X30/06/20252adultvc57_irecords_extract
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N11/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N18/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Buxton SK, UKSK07S16/06/20251Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Aston-on-Trent, DerbyshireSK43A21/05/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Allestree, DerbySK33P22/05/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z30/05/20252adultvc57_irecords_extract
BelperSK34U30/05/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ilkeston, DerbyshireSK44K30/05/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Mickleover gardenSK33C30/05/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
BelperSK34N16/05/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Glossop, Gnat Hole Rough FieldsSK09L23/05/20252adultvc57_irecords_extract
Allestree, DerbySK33P15/07/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H07/06/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H24/06/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
upper cromford gardenSK25Y24/06/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z24/06/20241Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Sandiacre GardenSK43T20/06/20242adultvc57_irecords_extract
HathersageSK28F20/06/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Woodland AveSK43R07/06/20241Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Allestree, DerbySK33P20/06/20242adultvc57_irecords_extract
Allestree, DerbySK33P21/06/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H09/06/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z22/06/20231Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Belper GardenSK34P16/06/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Belper GardenSK34P17/06/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Belper GardenSK34P23/06/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern GardenSK33A21/06/20231Adultvc57_irecords_extract
BelperSK34U12/06/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
HathersageSK28F10/06/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Woodland AveSK43R27/05/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
SandiacreSK43T26/05/20232adultvc57_irecords_extract
Birch ValeSK08I11/07/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
HathersageSK28F01/07/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Woodland AveSK43R10/06/20221Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Woodland AveSK43R12/06/20222Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Woodland AveSK43R17/06/20221Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F17/06/20222adultvc57_irecords_extract
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F21/06/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Birch ValeSK08I17/06/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F09/07/20212adultvc57_irecords_extract
HathersageSK28F13/07/20211adultvc57_irecords_extract
HathersageSK28F16/07/20212adultvc57_irecords_extract
HathersageSK28F21/07/20211adultvc57_irecords_extract
HathersageSK28F09/07/20213adultvc57_irecords_extract
Woodland AveSK43R02/06/20212adultvc57_irecords_extract
Woodland AveSK43R15/06/20211adultvc57_irecords_extract
Woodland AveSK43R26/06/20211adultvc57_irecords_extract
HathersageSK28F13/06/20211adultvc57_irecords_extract
Woodland AveSK43R02/06/20201adultvc57_irecords_extract
Kirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K14/06/20201adultvc57_irecords_extract
Woodland AveSK43R25/05/20201adultvc57_irecords_extract
Woodland AveSK43R28/05/20201adultvc57_irecords_extract
Birch ValeSK08I31/05/20201adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A21/05/20201adultvc57_irecords_extract
Kirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K21/05/20201adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y06/06/20181Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y03/06/20171Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y01/06/20174Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y30/05/20171Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y31/05/20175Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z04/06/20161adultvc57_irecords_extract
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z18/06/20163adultvc57_irecords_extract
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z21/06/20161adultvc57_irecords_extract
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y09/06/20161Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Pleasley Colliery NR, PleasleySK46X05/06/20162Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z04/07/20153adultvc57_irecords_extract
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z23/06/20154adultvc57_irecords_extract
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z30/06/20154adultvc57_irecords_extract
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z01/06/20143adultvc57_irecords_extract
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z15/06/20141adultvc57_irecords_extract
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z18/06/20144adultvc57_irecords_extract
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z21/06/20141adultvc57_irecords_extract
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z06/07/20131adultvc57_irecords_extract
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z06/07/20131adultvc57_irecords_extract
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A06/07/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z11/06/20131adultvc57_irecords_extract
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z25/06/20132adultvc57_irecords_extract
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A29/06/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Duffield Rd, Allestree, DerbySK34K18/06/20121Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z30/05/20121adultvc57_irecords_extract
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z30/05/20121Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K11/07/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z01/06/20111adultvc57_irecords_extract
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z01/06/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Back Lane,GlapwellSK46T01/06/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R02/06/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R17/06/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R10/05/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R15/05/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Geary Lane, BretbySK22W28/05/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Biggin Dale, nr HartingtonSK15P06/07/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Biggin Dale, nr HartingtonSK15P06/07/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A04/06/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D27/06/20102Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Drakelow NR (Minton's Lagoon), Burton on TrentSK22F17/06/20102Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
DovedaleSK15K05/07/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Bristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R28/05/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Pleasley Pit (woodyard)SK46X07/06/20082Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Bristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R03/06/20081Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Bristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R12/07/20071Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A16/06/20071Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Robin WoodSK32M23/06/20061Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A16/06/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A17/06/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Robin Wood (centre area track), TicknallSK32M23/06/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Mercaston Marsh Zone , Mercaston, BrailsfordSK24R24/06/20051Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A16/07/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Foremark Resr, TicknallSK32H25/06/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data

Notocelia rosaecolana       Pseudococcyx posticana

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