49.280 BF1170  -  Tortricidae -  Olethreutinae - Gypsonoma oppressana - Mottled Grey Tortrix - (Treitschke, 1835) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Brown -  Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant    
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Tortricidae Other Name/s: Poplar Shoot ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Gypsonoma dealbana
ID pointers: Care is needed in identifying this olethreutinae, as there can be slight variation in colour and markings. The ground colour is white mixed with grey/brown. The basal patch having the outer edge angulated, median fascia poorly defined showing grey/brown markings, a weak apical spot in subterminal fascia.
Distribution:  (First record: 17/06/2022 at Allestree )  -  (Last record: 17/06/2022 at Allestree )  -  A first VC57 & Derbyshire record of this species.
Flight Period: June /  July /  -  One generation June – July Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Stephen Plant  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 13-15mm
Food Plant: Black Poplar & White Poplar
Last Recorded Date: 17/06/2022
Last Recorded By: Stephen Plant
Last Recorded General Area: Allestree
First Recorded Date: 17/06/2022

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