49.023 BF971  -  Tortricidae -  Tortricinae - Pandemis cinnamomeana  - White-faced Tortrix - (Treitschke, 1830) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >> . >>  Tortricidae
** This moth species page is currently incomplete **
Other Name/s: White-faced Twist ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Pandemis cerasana (Barred Fruit-tree Tortrix); Pandemis heparana (Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix):
ID pointers: Note white face and palps
Distribution:  (Last record: 17/03/2025 at Darwin Forest, Matlock )  -  Would suggest this species is locally uncommon in the county. Numerous records of scattered individuals – Harrison & Sterling list Repton Shrubs 1918-28; Matlock Moor 1982; DaNES shows 14 records between 1993 – 2012 from across the recording area. iRecord shows 7 records between 2016 – 2023.
Flight Period: June /  July /  -  Late June to Late July Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Dave Evans  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 17 March 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 18-24mm
Food Plant: Various trees and shrubs
Last Recorded Date: 17/03/2025
No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW:  

Darwin Forest (2023) Dave Evans©

no images were found

Scroll to Top