49.295 BF1178 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Notocelia roborana

49.295 BF1178 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Notocelia roborana - Large Rose Shoot Moth - (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)

Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Micro >> . >> Tortricidae

Other Name/s: Summer Rose Bell, Epiblema roborana

ID Difficulty: amber

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Confusion Species: N. trimaculana, E. rosaecolana

ID pointers: Broad winged with forewing white partly suffused leaden grey, with a darker basal patch. Darker brown markings on the dorsum and the apex.

Distribution: (Last record: 29/06/2024 at Cromford ) - Appears to be a widespread but uncommon species in the county. 16 records of singles reported during 2003 – 2024

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

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Wingspan: 16-22mm

Food Plant: Cultivated & Wild Roses.

Last Recorded Date: 29/06/2024

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Notocelia roborana – King’s Newton – Will Soar

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