45.039 BF1519
– Citron Plume – Hellinsia carphodactyla – (Hübner, [1813])
Adult Micro:
CAT 2
– Can be confused with other species –
Leaf-miner:
CAT A
– Recorded accepted without the leaf or a photo –
Larval Case:
C2
– Photo or specimen of larval case/plant required –
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– Uncommon / Scarce
– care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: Oidaematophorus lithodactyla and Hellinsia lienigianus
ID pointers: The wing and clefts are a pale yellow scattered with darker brown scales. Also a dark spot on the dorsal edge of the costal lobe and 3 dark spots on the dorsal edge of the dorsal lobe. These markings can be difficult to see but appear to be key ID features.
Distribution:
Status in the county unknown due to so few records, but suspect it is local, uncommon and confined to the central areas of the limestone belt. First recorded from Dovedale on 14.06.2009 (Gen Det). A second record came from Pleasley Colliery CP 20/06/2010. One recorded 5/8/2026 from Cromford
General Comment: None
*** Last updated on 7 August 2026 by TD ***
Last Recorded Year: 2010
First Recorded Year: 2009
Last Recorded By – DaNES historical
Last Recorded General Area – Pleasley
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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 2009 - 2026)
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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.
Changes in First and Last Recorded Activity Dates Over Time
Activity Data Range:
2009 –
2026
Earliest Appearance:
14th June (in 2009)
Latest Appearance:
5th August (in 2026)
This chart presents a time-series summary of recorded observations. It is based on available records at the time of analysis and will evolve as further data are added. The rolling mean provides a smoothed representation of variation in recorded activity over time. Annual record totals are shown for context; years with fewer records may provide a less complete representation of activity than years with higher recording intensity. Interpretation should consider that apparent trends may reflect both biological change and variation in recording effort.
Distribution Map for Hellinsia carphodactyla
Found 5 records
↳ 1 from 2026+
↳ from 2020 - 2025
↳ 4 from Before 2020
↳ 1 from 2026+
↳ from 2020 - 2025
↳ 4 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 – Hellinsia carphodactyla
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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.
Monthly Records By Year:
Hellinsia carphodactyla
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Monthly Counts By Year:
Hellinsia carphodactyla
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )
First/Last Recorded Dates: Hellinsia carphodactyla
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]
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Recordings By Year: Hellinsia carphodactyla
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Hellinsia carphodactyla
AGR: -2.96% | Total % Change: -40%
Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Hellinsia carphodactyla
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Hellinsia carphodactyla
Hellinsia carphodactyla
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 - Hellinsia carphodactyla – 5 records available
Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns
| Site Name | Tetrad | Date | Count | Stage | Recorder | Source | RecordKey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| upper cromford garden | SK25Y | 05/08/2026 | 1 | adult | Ashton, Clive | vc57_irecords_extract | iBRC55772341 |
| Newboundmill Lane,Pleasley | SK56C | 20/06/2010 | 1 | Adult | B. Elliott;C. Stubbs | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP5G3 |
| Dovedale | SK15K | 05/07/2009 | 1 | Adult | D. Grundy;M.J. Dale | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COWSG |
| Dovedale | SK15K | 05/07/2009 | 3 | Adult | D. Grundy;M.J. Dale | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001CP00K |
| Dovedale | SK15K | 14/06/2009 | 1 | Adult | M.J. Dale | vc57_danes_bc_data | LC000334001COSQR |