49.284 BF1186 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Epiblema sticticana

49.284 BF1186 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Epiblema sticticana - Colt's-foot Root-borer - (Fabricius, 1794)

Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species -

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- Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant

Taxonomy: Micro >> Tortricidae

Other Name/s: Colt’s-foot Bell, farfarae

ID Difficulty: amber

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

ID pointers: Rather difficult to distinguish from the closely related E. scutulana and E. cirsiana, this species is however generally lighter and browner. The forewing is heavily suffused with yellowish-brown or yellowish-grey. A large creamy white dorsal blotch.

Distribution: (Last record: 16/06/2023 at Buxton ) - On current data this species appears to be rare in the county. Three records between 2003 – 2023.

Flight Period: May / June / - On the wing during May-June.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 15-20mm

Food Plant: Colt’s-foot.

Last Recorded Date: 16/06/2023

Last Recorded By: Steve Orridge

Last Recorded General Area: Buxton

No First Date Information Recorded

Epiblema sticticana – Willington GP – Will Soar – 01/06/2008

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