49.059 BF1033 - Tortricidae - Tortricinae - Tortrix viridana - Green Oak Tortrix - (Linnaeus, 1758)
Adult Micro: CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -
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- Generally Common / Widespread
Taxonomy: Micro >> Tortricidae
ID Difficulty:
- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: Quite distinctive. The only plain green tortrix in Britain.
Distribution: A common species, especially on Oak, throughout the county.
Flight Period: May / June / - On the wing during May – June.
Moth Activity: Nocturnal Crepuscular - sometimes seen during the day
Photographed: Yes - Photographed By: Tony Davison, Christian Heintzen © All Rights Reserved *** Last updated on 10 March 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 18-23mm
Food Plant: Oak (Quercus).
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IMAGES BELOW: Foremark, Derbyshire – Tony Davison© / Longdendale – Christian Heintzen©
Tortrix-viridana -Green Oak Tortrix - 30th June 2024 - Longdendale Christian-Heintzen
49.059 BF1033 - Tortrix viridana - Green Oak Tortrix Melbourne, Derbyshire - Tony Davison©