49.051 BF1021  -  Tortricidae -  Tortricinae - Cnephasia asseclana - Flat Tortrix
Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
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 this 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.
Distribution:  A reasonably common species found in gardens, farmland and other open spaces. 
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  -  On the wing during June-August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Graham Finch  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 15-18mm
Food Plant: Wide range of herbaceous plants
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Grange Wood, Derbyshire – Graham Finch©

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