49.298 BF1176 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Notocelia trimaculana - Hawthorn Shoot Moth
- Generally Common / Widespread
Taxonomy: Micro >> Tortricidae
Other Name/s: Triple-blotched Bell, Epiblema trimaculana
ID Difficulty: - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: N. roborana
ID pointers: Easily distinguished by the distinctive tawny markings towards the outer part of the forewing helping to identify this moth.
Distribution: Probably common and widespread throughout the county on Hawthorn.
Flight Period: May / June / July / August / - On the wing during May – August.
Moth Activity: Nocturnal - occasionally attracted to light
Photographed: Yes - Photographed By: Will Soar © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 15-17mm
Food Plant: Hawthorn (Crataegus).
Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.
IMAGES BELOW: Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar©
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