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Enarmonia formosana
Cherry Bark Tortrix (Scopoli, 1763)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1216 / 49.200
Photo © Patrick Clement,  To light, Halesowen VC37. 16th June 2022.

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Wingspan: 15-19 mm
Flight: May - August
Foodplant:   Cherry, apple, plum.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Fairly common resident.

In the bark of Rosaceous trees, particularly large Malus spp. and ornamental Prunus spp. with larva feeding from September to May causing mixed exudation of frass and sap.

Recorded in 57 (41%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
15/09/2023137SO98 - Dudley/Saltwells Wood
04/09/2023137SO97 - Dodford/Lickey
15/08/2023137SO97 - Dodford/Lickey
04/08/2023137SO97 - Dodford/Lickey
27/07/2023139SJ91 - Cannock Chase/Penkridge
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