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Epinotia mercuriana
Moorland Tortrix (Frölich, 1828)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1148 / 49.239

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Wingspan: 11-14mm
Flight: July-September
Foodplant:   Heather, sallows, willows
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A scarce northern species of moorland. Two old Staffordshire records of 1924 and 1939.

Recorded in 5 (4%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 1978.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
06/04/1978+39SJ96 - Roaches
14/08/19761536SO23 - Black Mountains & Craswall
18/08/19753036SO23 - Black Mountains & Craswall
08/08/19751036SO22 - Black Mountains
30/07/1939139SK06 - North Staffs Moors
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