49.194 BF1111  -  Tortricidae -  Olethreutinae - Bactra lancealana - Common Lance - (Hübner, 1799) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Tortricidae Other Name/s: Rush Marble ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Bactra lacteana
ID pointers: The Male forewing is a brown, pale greyish-brown, yellowish-brown or orangey-brown, with darker markings, varying from almost uniform to a brown net-like pattern. Often there is a dark brown crescent shaped mark in the mid-wing at about two-thirds. The female forewing may be plain brownish with the dorsal two-thirds a dark brownish and the costal third pale brownish or pale brownish with a dark brown streak from base to termen.
Distribution:  (Last record: 26/08/2024 at Belper )  -  From available data this species appears to be uncommon and localised across the county. One site recorded 10 individuals 9th June 2020, this appears to be an exceptional record.
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  September /  October /  -  On the wing during June – October. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Will Soar  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 11-20m
Food Plant: Rush species, including Juncus and Scirpus.
Last Recorded Date: 26/08/2024
Last Recorded By: Dave Evans
Last Recorded General Area: Belper
No First Date Information Recorded

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