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Epinotia ramella
Black-marked Tortrix (Linnaeus, 1758)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1134 / 49.249
Photo © Mark Marshall,  27th August, 2019

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Crescent Tortrix
Epinotia bilunana
Wingspan: 13-16mm
Flight: July - October
Foodplant:   Birch, sallow
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Common resident of woodland, heathland and hillsides.

Betula spp. with larva feeding in the catkins in April/May.

Adults may be found at rest on tree trunks and come to light.

Recorded in 89 (64%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
14/08/2022137SO98 - Dudley/Saltwells Wood
12/08/20221340SO79 - Bridgnorth
12/08/2022137SP18 - Birmingham-Hall Green
11/08/2022136SO35 - Lyonshall & Pembridge
10/08/2022140SO49 - Church Stretton
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