49.251 BF1146  -  Tortricidae -  Olethreutinae - Epinotia rubiginosana  - Pine Tortrix - (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       Larval Case:  C2 - Photo or specimen of larval case/plant required -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Brown -  Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant    
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Tortricidae Other Name/s: Pine Bell ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
ID pointers: Forewing is grey with a sub-quadrate dorsal blotch that extends, somewhat diffusely, to the costa. The terminal area is a rufous-brown. Otherwise there are variable sprinklings of black and white scaling across the grey ground colour.
Distribution:  (Last record: 23/06/2006 at Robin Wood )  -  Only two records since 1985 would suggest this to be a an uncommon or rare species in the VC%7 recording area. It should be relatively abundant in the county where there is Scots Pine.
Flight Period: June /  -  On the wing during June. Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Crepuscular   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Doug Aston  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 13-15mm
Food Plant: Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris).
Last Recorded Date: 23/06/2006
Last Recorded By: Tony Davison
Last Recorded General Area: Robin Wood
No First Date Information Recorded

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