49.298 BF1176  -  Tortricidae -  Olethreutinae - Notocelia trimaculana - Hawthorn Shoot Moth
Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Tortricidae Other Name/s: Triple-blotched Bell, Epiblema trimaculana ID Difficulty:  amber  - 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 codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

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