49.015 - BF980  -  Tortricidae -  Tortricinae - Archips xylosteana - Variegated Golden Tortrix - (Linnaeus, 1758) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Tortricidae ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: Forewing is pale yellowish-brown, sometimes darker, suffused greyish brown, with reddish-brown markings, including a dark bar from the dorsum near the base, and an oblique cross-band at about a half.
Distribution:  (Last record: 27/06/2024 at Chaddesden, Derby )  -  A handful of annual records would indicate that this is generally an uncommon Tortrix in the county. Appears to be only eight records since 1956. Favours woodland.
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  -  On the wing during May – August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Crepuscular   - active from dusk and attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Steve Orridge  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 15-23mm
Food Plant: Range of deciduous trees and shrubs.
Last Recorded Date: 27/06/2024
Last Recorded By: Martin Roome
Last Recorded General Area: Chaddesden, Derby
No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW:  Buxton, Derbyshire – Steve Orridge©

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