49.244 BF1132  -  Tortricidae -  Olethreutinae - Epinotia subocellana - Pale Willow Tortrix - (Donovan, 1806) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Black - Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >> . >>  Tortricidae
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Other Name/s: White Sallow Bell ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Distribution:  (Last record: 2024 at Allestree )  -  Uncertain – few modern day records – Harrison & Sterling described this moth as locally common in places containing the food plant. DaNES show 3 records all in July, Allestree 2011; Allestree 2013 & Alvaston 2013. iRecord Buxton 17/6/2022 & Allestree 1/8/2024.
Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  -  One generation May to July flying Dusk onwards Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - active from dusk and attracted to light Photographed: No -  Photographed By: Not Recorded
*** Last updated on 20 March 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 10-14mm
Food Plant: Sallow
Last Recorded Year: 2024
No First Date Information Recorded

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