49.078 BF1043 - Tortricidae - Tortricinae - Acleris aspersana - Small Rufous Tortrix

49.078 BF1043 - Tortricidae - Tortricinae - Acleris aspersana - Small Rufous Tortrix

Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species -

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Taxonomy: Micro >> Tortricidae

Other Name/s: Ginger Button

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.

ID pointers: An extremely variable species – Quite a small member of the acleris family. A slightly narrow forewing, with a slightly pointed apex. Yellowish-brown, with gingery coloured veins. A reddish-brown broadly triangular costal blotch, extending towards the apex.

Distribution: (Last record: 13/08/2024 at Cromford ) - Derbyshire status is unknown due to so few records. Probably under recorded or confused with E.postvittana. Very few modern day records.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal Crepuscular - flies in the afternoon and evening

Wingspan: 13-16mm

Food Plant: Herbaceous plants.

Last Recorded Date: 13/08/2024

Last Recorded By: Clive Ashton

Last Recorded General Area: Cromford

No First Date Information Recorded