49.077 BF1048  -  Tortricidae -  Tortricinae - Acleris variegana - Garden Rose Tortrix - ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Adult Micro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >> . >>  Tortricidae ID Difficulty:  green  - 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).
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

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