49.087 BF1061 - Tortricidae - Tortricinae - Acleris literana

49.087 BF1061 - Tortricidae - Tortricinae - Acleris literana - Lichen Tortrix - (Linnaeus, 1758)

Adult Micro: CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Micro >> Tortricidae

Other Name/s: Lichen Button

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: A variable species, and many different forms have been described, but all have a combination of pale green ground colour with whitish and blackish markings, ranging in intensity of colour.

Distribution: (Last record: 29/07/2024 at Mickleover ) - A localised species throughout the county where there is oak woodland. With so few records of singles, appears to an uncommon moth in Derbyshire.

Flight Period: January / February / March / April / May / August / September / October / November / December / - On the wing during August – May, overwintering as an adult.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 18-22mm

Food Plant: Oak (Quercus).

Last Recorded Date: 29/07/2024

Last Recorded By: Christine Maughan

Last Recorded General Area: Mickleover

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