Micropterix calthella       Eriocrania unimaculella
2.001 BF6 - Eriocraniidae - Dyseriocrania subpurpurella
2.001 BF6  – Common Spring Jewel  – Dyseriocrania subpurpurella  – (Haworth, 1828)
Adult Micro:  CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species –       Leaf-miner:  CAT L – The leaf or a Photo required – reared and possibly dissected       Larval Case:  C1 – Distinctive Species –      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread        purple – Leaf-miner     day-flying – Day-flying
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Eriocraniidae
Other Name/s: Common Oak Purple, Eriocrania subpurpurella
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Confusion with Fly mines.
Eriocrania sparrmannella (Splendid Spring Jewel); Eriocrania cicatricella (Small Spring Jewel).
ID pointers: Metallic golden coloured wings with a scattering of tiny purple and/or blue markings. A distinctive pale golden coloured dorsal mark before the tornus. The most readily identifiable of the group in the adult stage.
Distribution:  One of the earliest of the Eriocraniidae on the wing in early Spring.A common species found in mature oak woodland. Well spread across the county with many records.
General Comment: None Flight Period: April /  May –  On the wing during the day in Spring – April and May Mine Period:  April /  May
Mine Period Additional: None.
Mine ID Difficulty:  Red Mine Leaf – Mine cannot be identified without breeding through and then adult may need to be examined by Gen Det Prep.
Mine Type/s:  Blotch
Mine Feeding Method/s: Not Recorded
Mine Comment: Mine can be confused with that of the bettle – Orchestes pilosus. Blotch mine with long spaghetti like frass.  – but can be disturbed during the day Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 13 November 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 9-14mm
 Food Plant: Oak
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:  South Wood, Derbyshire – Tony Davison ©

2.001 BF6 - Eriocraniidae - Dyseriocrania subpurpurella
Dyseriocrania subpurpurella – Tony Davison
2.007 BF13 - Eriocranidae - Eriocrania semipurpurella
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2.001 BF6 - Eriocraniidae - Dyseriocrania subpurpurella
2.007 BF13 - Eriocranidae - Eriocrania semipurpurella

 
 

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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1993 - 2025)  |  Immatures: (between 2001 - 2010)
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Distribution Map for Dyseriocrania subpurpurella

Found 101 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 30 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 71 from Before 2020
Flying
Jan
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Mining
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Dyseriocrania subpurpurella

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Monthly Records By Year: Dyseriocrania subpurpurella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

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

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

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Recordings By Year: Dyseriocrania subpurpurella
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Dyseriocrania subpurpurella
AGR: 3.25%   |   Total % Change: 115.4%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Dyseriocrania subpurpurella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Dyseriocrania subpurpurella

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.

Mine Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Dyseriocrania subpurpurella
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Mine 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 mine periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen mining, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Dyseriocrania subpurpurella – 101 records available

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

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
BelperSK34U01/05/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41331990
BelperSK34N30/04/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41329086
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N29/04/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43706236
BelperSK34N28/04/20252adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41247103
BelperSK34N27/04/20252adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41222381
BelperSK34U26/04/20253adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41187224
DWT Wyver LaneSK34P17/04/20252adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41026161
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N14/04/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41997557
BelperSK34U12/04/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40962685
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N12/04/20252adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41997550
Stone Barn Farm Clowne DerbyshireSK57C11/04/20251adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40950987
Markham Vale North Tip OaksSK47L06/04/202510adultRadford, Markvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40678597
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N06/04/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC41997497
Cross Green, Matlock DEJW, UKSK26Q09/05/20241AdultMoores, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35898056
Norton Lees, Sheffield, UKSK38L08/05/20241AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35898055
Cross Green, Matlock DEJW, UKSK26Q05/05/20241AdultMoores, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35751066
Haddon House Farm, Bakewell DEBN, UKSK26I05/05/20241AdultMoores, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35756691
Norton Lees, Sheffield (VC)SK38L30/04/20241adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC38082094
Glossop, Shire Hill, southSK09M27/04/20243adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36371533
Norton Lees, Sheffield, UKSK38L13/04/20241AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35525620
SandiacreSK43T13/04/20241adultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37895823
Norton Lees, Sheffield (VC)SK38L12/04/20242adultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC38082063
Glossop, Shire Hill, southSK09M09/05/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335911
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G03/05/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335871
Glossop, Hague Street, Hay meadowSK09G01/05/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335859
Glossop, Shawmoor PlantationSK09F29/04/20232adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36335846
Kirk Hallam, IlkestonSK44K17/04/20221adultHobby, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41045638
Yarncliff WoodSK27P16/04/20221AdultRowan McCullochvc57_irecords_extractiBRC24911411
Birch ValeSK08I12/05/20211AdultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34472439
Norton LeesSK38L17/04/20201AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC13305985
Birch ValeSK08I22/04/20191adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35073332
Birch ValeSK08I18/04/20191adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35073506
Norton LeesSK38L06/05/20183AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC6728800
Norton LeesSK38L05/05/20187AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC6718897
Norton LeesSK38L04/05/20182AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC6714969
Gleadless Valley LNRSK38L22/04/20181AdultMella, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC6665861
Millennium Meadow NR, DuffieldSK34L29/04/20141AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COYV5
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z22/04/20141adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33506291
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V24/05/20131AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COUQ2
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R06/05/20131AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP8SW
Calke Park (nr Betty's Pool), TicknallSK32R26/04/20132AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP8SN
Carr WoodSK45A12/05/20121adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33510008
Carr Wood, RipleySK45A12/05/20121AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP7QR
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z25/04/20111adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33512214
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z25/04/20111AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXMD
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z22/04/20111adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33512186
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R22/04/20111AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXLN
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z22/04/20111AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COXLV
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z19/04/20111adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33512168
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R19/04/20111AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6TF
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z19/04/20111AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6TJ
Clough Wood,Darley DaleSK26K17/04/201110AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6SZ
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A15/04/20111AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTSA
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V08/04/20111AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTRJ
Crich Chase meadows,AmbergateSK35L08/04/20111AdultK.R. Hustonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COTRM
BamfordSK28B21/09/20101Larval MineK. McCabe;S.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6OE
Ladybower ResrSK18U03/09/20101Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6KU
Howden ResrSK19L25/08/20101Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP08X
Padley Gorge, Nether PadleySK27P19/08/20101Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP6HN
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D21/05/20103AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COT29
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D20/05/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP59K
Ladycroft Ave,BuxtonSK07S19/05/20101AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COX1I
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D15/05/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COX10
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z09/05/20101adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33514357
Bamford St,RipleySK34Z09/05/20101AdultThorpe, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP58G
Rose Av,ClowneSK57D06/05/20101AdultD. Hursthousevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP58E
Ladycroft Ave,BuxtonSK07S05/05/20101AdultOrridge, Stevevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP588
Catton Wood, Catton, SwadlincoteSK21C25/04/2010110AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP57V
Calke ParkSK32L08/04/20101adultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105434
Calke Park (Poker's Leys), TicknallSK32L08/04/20101AdultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP579
Belper Park NR, BelperSK34N21/04/20091AdultD. Whiteleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWP6
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A10/05/20081AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP466
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A09/05/20081AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWHZ
Alfreton Park, AlfretonSK45C05/05/20081AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWHM
Calke Park Ridge from Fisherman's Car ParkSK32R24/04/200747adultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105790
Calke Park,TicknallSK32R24/04/200747AdultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3RA
Foremark ReservoirSK32H13/04/20071adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33398724
Foremark Reservoir, DerbyshireSK32H13/04/20071adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33398768
Foremark Resr, TicknallSK32H13/04/20071AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., DAVISON, Mr A., PEACH, Mr K., TOPvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COS34
Clattercotes Wood, nr Ogston ResrSK36Q12/07/20061Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORSW
Ogston Carr Wood,nr Ogston ResSK35U12/07/20061Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP36J
central area near duckboardsSK23K24/04/20052AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVRR
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y02/05/20042AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34677367
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y02/05/20042AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COR5C
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y01/05/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34677366
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V01/05/20043AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COR55
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y01/05/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COR56
FOREMARK RESERVOIRSK32H23/04/20043adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33442620
Foremark Resr (Orange Hill wood), TicknallSK32H23/04/20043AdultDave Budworth;A. Davison;N. Toplissvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COR4R
Calke Park (Poker's Leys), TicknallSK32L12/04/20041AdultDave Budworth;N. Topliss;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZQY
FOREMARK RESERVOIRSK32G29/03/20041adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33454962
Carvers Rocks, Hartshorne, SwadlincoteSK32G29/03/20041AdultA. Davison;N. Toplissvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZQK
Brackley Gate, nr CoxbenchSK34W03/11/20011Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1FN
Cubley, nr AshbourneSK13P04/10/20011Larval MineS.H. Hindvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1EZ
Hermitage Wood, Dale, IlkestonSK43P16/04/19971AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., TRAVERS-AYRE, Mr I., VILES, Mr I.vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZL5
Carvers Rocks, Hartshorne, SwadlincoteSK32G14/04/19971AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., TRAVERS-AYRE, Mr I., VILES, Mr I.vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZL3
Homestall Wood, Coton in the Elms, SwadlincoteSK21H12/05/19961AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVCA
Elavston Park NR, DerbySK43B21/04/199610AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVC6
Homestall Wood, Coton in the Elms, SwadlincoteSK21H01/05/19951AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP15O
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V29/04/19944AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP12C
Clough Wood,Darley DaleSK26K27/04/19931AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP0ZW

 
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