49.252 BF1142  -  Tortricidae -  Olethreutinae - Epinotia tedella - Common Spruce Tortrix - (Clerck, 1759) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
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Taxonomy:   Micro  >> . >>  Tortricidae
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Other Name/s: Common Spruce Bell ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Epinotia fraternana (Silver-barred Tortrix)
Distribution:  (Last record: 28/03/2025 at Clough Wood, Darley Dale )  -  Uncertain – Harrison & Sterling two old records prior to 1916 also Repton 1916-1926; Taxal 1947-56; 1982 & 1985; DaNES 4 records from Clough Wood, Darley Dale, one in 1994 & 3 in 1995
Flight Period: May /  June /  -  Adults fly in May-June and are attracted to light Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: No -  Photographed By: Not Recorded
*** Last updated on 28 March 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 10-13mm
Food Plant: Norway Spruce
Last Recorded Date: 28/03/2025
No First Date Information Recorded

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