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Apotomis lineana
Scarce Willow Marble ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1091 / 49.148
Photo © Pete Smith,  Dodford, Worcestershire, 29th July 2016.

Similar West Midlands Species
Short-barred Marble
Apotomis semifasciana
White-shouldered Marble
Apotomis turbidana
Wingspan: 18-20mm
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Whilte Willow, Crack Willow
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Rare resident, widespread but at very low density.

Salix spp. especially S. alba and S. fragilis with larva feeding in May between spun leaves.

Recorded in 9 (6%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1892.
Last Recorded in 2016.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
29/07/2016137SO97 - Dodford/Lickey
25/07/2008136SO73 - Ledbury & Eastnor
25/07/1981139SJ83 - Swynnerton/Trentham
1981+39SO88 - Highgate Common/Kinver
1980139SO88 - Highgate Common/Kinver
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