49.009 BF1007 - Tortricidae - Tortricinae - Capua vulgana - Pale-shouldered Tortrix

49.009 BF1007 - Tortricidae - Tortricinae - Capua vulgana - Pale-shouldered Tortrix - (Frölich, 1828)

Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Micro >> . >> Tortricidae

** This moth species page is currently incomplete **

Other Name/s: Common Tortrix

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.

Distribution: Many records and seems to be locally common in the right habitats – Most records from the northern half of the county where Rowan and Bilberry grow
Last recorded 19/5/2024 from Glossop.

Flight Period: May / June / - Flies at dusk during May & June

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - active from dusk into the night

*** Last updated on 17 March 2025 by TD ***

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Wingspan: 13-19mm

Food Plant: A variety of woodland plants including Alder, Hornbeam, rowans, bilberries.

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

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Capua vulgana – 16/5/2024 – Glossop – Christian Heintzen

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