49.347 BF1241  -  Tortricidae -  Olethreutinae - Grapholita compositella - Meadow Tortrix Adult Micro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Tortricidae Other Name/s: Triple-stripe Piercer ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: A small attractive dark coloured moth apart from a fairly distinctive and characteristic dorsal blotch divided into four white striae or strigulae and eight shorter ones along the leading edge of forewing. A leaden coloured metallic patch or ocellus at the rear of the forewing.
Distribution:  Found in clover fields – Fairly widespread in Derbyshire.
Flight Period: April /  May /  June /  July /  August /  -  On the wing during April – August. Moth Activity: Diurnal   - is often seen during the day Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Dave Evans  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 9=10mm
Food Plant: Clover.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Belper, Derbyshire – Dave Evans©

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