49.051 BF1021 - Tortricidae - Tortricinae - Cnephasia asseclana - Flax Tortrix

49.051 BF1021 - Tortricidae - Tortricinae - Cnephasia asseclana - Flax Tortrix - ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Adult Micro: CAT 4 - Gen. Det. Required -

Leaf-miner: CAT L - The leaf or a Photo required -

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- Generally Common / Widespread - Leaf Miner

Taxonomy: Micro >> Tortricidae

Other Name/s: interjectana

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: other Cnephasia

ID pointers: The ID of Graham’s specimen was determined by Gen.Det but no prep photos were taken. Variable in markings, this particular one shows overall brown forewings covered in spots and blotches. Can show variegated cross-bands over a paler brown background. A Gen Det prep photo by the late Claire Miles is of one taken on 7th June 2022.

Distribution: A reasonably common species found in gardens, farmland and other open spaces, but due to the difficulty of identification, records remain low. Can be confused with other Cnephasia. If uncertain please record as Cnephasia agg

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

- Considered a Leaf miner as the larvae initially mine the leaves of its host plants. Then later spinning the leaves or flowers together for pupation.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

*** Last updated on 10 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: 15-18mm

Food Plant: Wide range of herbaceous plants

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