49.111 BF954  -  Tortricidae -  Tortricinae - Eupoecilia angustana - Dark-barred Straw - (Hübner, [1799]) Adult Micro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -       Larval Case:  C1 - Distinctive Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Tortricidae Other Name/s: Marbled Conch ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Vaguely similar to Cochylichroa atricapitana and Neocochylis dubitana.
ID pointers: Forewing is creamy-white with patches of browns and orangey-brown markings. A sub-terminal cross-band that is dark brown and the cilia is also dark brown. Two forms occur, one a very bright white form and the other a creamy yellow form.
Distribution:  (Last record: 31/07/2024 at Birch Vale )  -  Would appear to be uncommon across the recording area with only nine records bewtween 2005 – 2024.
Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  August /  September /  -  On the wing during May – September. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Dave Evans  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 10-15mm
Food Plant: Plantain (Plantago and yarrow (Achillea).
Last Recorded Date: 31/07/2024
Last Recorded By: Jane Hewitt
Last Recorded General Area: Birch Vale
No First Date Information Recorded

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