49.266 BF1200  -  Tortricidae -  Olethreutinae - Eucosma hohenwartiana - Common Knapweed Tortrix - (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Black - Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Tortricidae Other Name/s: Bright Bell ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  E. cana
ID pointers: Forewing greyish-brown to reddish-brown, with pale brownish white, often along the costa. A pale greyish white or brownish-white dorsal blotch.
Distribution:  (Last record: 08/07/2024 at Buxworth )  -  Uncertain – Likely to be widespread and locally common where there are knapweeds. A scattering of records across the county.
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  -  On the wing during June – August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Crepuscular   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Steve Orridge  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 15-22mm
Food Plant: Knapweed (Centaurea), Saw-wort (Serratula).
Last Recorded Date: 08/07/2024
Last Recorded By: Angie Seymore
Last Recorded General Area: Buxworth
No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW:  Buxton, Derbyshire – Steve Orridge© / Jim Mart NR – Nikki Mahadevan©

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