49.255 BF1138 - Tortricidae - Olethruetinae - Epinotia nisella (f.decorana)

49.255 BF1138 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Epinotia nisella ( f.decorana) - Brindled Poplar Tortrix - (Clerck, 1759)

Adult Micro: CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Micro >> Tortricidae

Other Name/s: Grey Poplar Bell

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: E.cinereana

ID pointers: Variable with different forms. Forewing is usually blackish-brown at the base area and at the wing tip area with a pale reddish-brown central area. Can show a blackish or reddish-brown blotch on the dorsum.

Distribution: Widespread and common across the county where there is Sallow or Poplar.
Flight Period: July / August / September / October / - On the wing during July – October Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes - Photographed By: Tony Davison © All Rights Reserved

Wingspan: 12-17mm
Food Plant: Sallow (Salix) and Poplar (Populus).

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW: Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

Epinotia nisella (f.decorana) – King’s Newton – Tony Davison

49.255 BF1138 - Epinotia Nisella (f.decorana) Kings Newton, Derbyshire - Tony Davison©

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