49.077 BF1048 - Tortricidae - Tortricinae - Acleris variegana - Garden Rose Tortrix - ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
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: An extremely variable species – Forewing white, sometimes yellowish-brown or grey. Sometimes 50% of the forewing is white or pale yellowish and the other 50% dark brown. Can show a heart shaped mark in central area of the forewing.
Distribution: Common in many places throughout the county.
Flight Period: June / July / August / September / October / - On the wing during June – October
Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light
Photographed: Yes - Photographed By: Tony Davison © All Rights Reserved *** Last updated on 11 March 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 14-18mm
Food Plant: Rose (Rosa).
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Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.
IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
49.077 BF1048 - Acleris variegana - Garden Rose Tortrix Melbourne, Derbyshire - Tony Davison©