49.185 BF1109 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Lobesia littoralis

49.185 BF1109 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Lobesia littoralis - Shore Marble - (Humphries & Westwood 1845)

Adult Micro: CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Micro >> Tortricidae

ID Difficulty: green

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

ID pointers: Forewing narrow and slightly pointed and silvery white ground colour, speckled darker. Markings are yellowish-brown to reddish brown patches and cross-bands. A scale tuft near base of head.

Distribution: (Last record: 26/08/2024 at Midway ) - This species which is principally a native of coastal areas and sea cliffs, has become well established on garden rockeries. Thrift is a popular rock garden plant, so could well have been introduced via garden centre plants. Now seems to be a localised but widespread species in the recording area

Flight Period: June / July / September / - On the wing during June – July then September

Moth Activity: Crepuscular - active from dusk and attracted to light

Wingspan: 11-16mm

Food Plant: Bird’s-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), Thrift (Armeria maritima).

Last Recorded Date: 26/08/2024

Last Recorded By: M.Williams (i.Record)

Last Recorded General Area: Midway

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