49.259 BF1163  -  Tortricidae -  Olethreutinae - Zeiraphera ratzeburgiana - Spruce Bud Moth - (Saxesen, 1840) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       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: Spruce-bud Moth ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
ID pointers: A variable and attractively marked moth. Black marbling over a tawny-brown forewing, with a well marked and triangular shaped dorsal blotch. Bright individuals can show brown, tawny, black, cream and white markings.
Distribution:  (First record: 14/03/2025 at High Lees Farm, Riber )  -  (Last record: 14/03/2025 at High Lees farm, Riber )  -  A new record for the VC57 and Derbyshire; One to MV Light on 28th July 2024 at High Lees Farm, Riber.
Flight Period: July /  August /  -  Single generation July – August Moth Activity: Cathemeral   - active from dusk into the night Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Steve Thorpe  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 14 March 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 12-15mm
Food Plant: Various coniferous trees
Last Recorded Date: 14/03/2025
First Recorded Date: 14/03/2025

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A first county record High Lees Farm, Riber – Steve Thorpe©

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