49.021 BF987 - Tortricidae - Tortricinae - Ptycholomoides aeriferana

49.021 BF987 - Tortricidae - Tortricinae - Ptycholomoides aeriferana - Yellow Larch Tortrix - (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851)

Adult Micro: CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -

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- Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data

Taxonomy: Micro >> Tortricidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: Quite distinctive. A pale golden yellow with purplish, blackish-brown markings, including a basal patch and a broad oblique cross-band, with a mark at the apex.

Distribution: (Last record: 22/07/2024 at Torside Reservoir ) - Only appears to be a scattering of 5 records on iRecord – 2004/2013/2014/2024. A species that is expanding its range northwards.

Flight Period: July / August / - On the wing during July- August.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 17-21mm

Food Plant: European larch (Larix decidua).

Last Recorded Date: 22/07/2024

Last Recorded By: Dave Evans

Last Recorded General Area: Torside Reservoir

No First Date Information Recorded