49.026 BF972 - Tortricidae - Tortricinae - Pandemis heparana

49.026 BF972 - Tortricidae - Tortricinae - Pandemis heparana - Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix - ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Micro >> Tortricidae

ID Difficulty: green

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

ID pointers: Forewings variable in colour from orangey-brown to reddish-brown with darker markings. A weak net-like pattern. A central cross-band that has an angular projection on the inner margin. Helps to distinguish it from cerasana. Dark basal area and dark spots on the costa near the wing tip. Bell like in shape.

Distribution: Common and widely distributed across the county.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 16-24mm

Food Plant: Various fruit and other deciduous trees.

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

Pandemis heparana – Dark-Fruit-tree-Tortrix – Tony Davison

Pandemis heparana – Dark-Fruit-tree-Tortrix – Tony Davison

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