49.223 BF1159 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Rhopobota naevana

49.223 BF1159 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Rhopobota naevana - Holly Tortrix - (Hübner, 1817)

Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Micro >> Tortricidae

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.

ID pointers: A very variable species but rests with a distinctive crease in the wing. Forewing usually brown or blackish brown, with pale or darker brown cross-bands.

Distribution: (Last record: 11/08/2024 at Cromford ) - Uncommon and local in the county, likely to be more common on the moors on Bilberry. Locally uncommon in the south on Holly and other trees and shrubs.

Flight Period: July / August / September / - On the wing during July- September.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 12-16mm

Food Plant: Holly, Bilberry & other trees and shrubs.

Last Recorded Date: 11/08/2024

Last Recorded By: Clive Ashton

Last Recorded General Area: Cromford

No First Date Information Recorded

Rhopobota naevana – Holly Tortrix – King’s Newton – Tony Davison