Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Epinotia bilunana
Crescent Tortrix
Approx Length (c. 8mm) Wingspan (13-16mm)
      
      
      
      
    
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Epinotia ramella
Black-marked Tortrix

(Linnaeus, 1758)1134 / 49.249
=Small Birch Bell

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)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 13-16mm
Flight: July - October
Foodplant:   Birch, sallow
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
14/08/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO98
12/08/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSP18
12/08/202213VC40 - ShropshireSO79
11/08/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
10/08/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSP18
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