49.237 BF1144  -  Tortricidae -  Olethreutinae - Epinotia signatana - Black-streaked Tortrix - (Douglas, 1845) Adult Micro:  CAT 3 - Very Rare/Scarce/Migrant/Adventive - confusion with leaf mines       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Brown -  Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant    
Taxonomy:   Micro  >> . >>  Tortricidae Other Name/s: Black-brindled Bell ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
ID pointers: A fairly nondescript looking moth with forewings that are various shades of Brown or Grey, with darker cross-bands and other contrasting markings and with a distinctive black or blackish discal streak.
Distribution:  (First record: 27/03/2025 at Breaston )  -  (Last record: 08/11/2023 at Breaston )  -  A relatively uncommon species in Britain – Significant record – Can only find two records from iRecord. Both from Breaston 25/6/2022 & 11/8/2023
Flight Period: June /  July /  -  A single generation June-July Moth Activity: Cathemeral   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Steve Thorpe  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 27 March 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 14-16mm
Food Plant: Blackthorn, Crab Apple, Cherries
Last Recorded Date: 08/11/2023
First Recorded Date: 27/03/2025

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Breaston (2022) 1st record VC57 (2023)2nd record Steve Thorpe©

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