49.188 BF1099 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Endothenia marginana

49.188 BF1099 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Endothenia marginana - Bordered Marble - (Haworth, 1811)

Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species -

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- Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant

Taxonomy: Micro >> Tortricidae

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: E. gentianaeana, E. oblongana

ID pointers: The hind wing of male is bright white with a broad greyish border. Female hind-wing is brownish grey, paler towards the base.

Distribution: (Last record: 29/07/2024 at Elvaston ) - Would suggest from the current available data, this moth is rare in Derbyshire. Only a handful of scattered records from across the county. Likely to be very localised.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 11-16mm

Food Plant: Betony, Teasel, Hemp-nettles, Louseworts, Yellow Rattle, Ribwort Plantain.

Last Recorded Date: 29/07/2024

Last Recorded By: Marion Bryce

Last Recorded General Area: Elvaston

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Endothenia marginana – Toyota Site – Will Soar

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