49.358 BF1246  -  Tortricidae -  Olethreutinae - Grapholita tenebrosana - Rose Piercer - Duponchel, [1843] Adult Micro:  CAT 4 - Gen. Det. Required - Gen-Det-Reqd       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
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Taxonomy:   Micro  >> . >>  Tortricidae
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Other Name/s: Deep-brown Piercer; Cydia tenebrosana ID Difficulty:  Red - difficult to identify - detailed examination required, often a Gen Det and/or specimen and quality photographs are required.
Confusion Species: Grapholita funebrana(Plum Fruit Moth)
Distribution:  (Last record: 1984 )  -  The species is widespread in Britain but does not readily come to light. It is easier seen by assembling to the Pheromone Lure FUN, designed for attracting G.funebrana or search for the larvae in Rose hips. Harrison & Sterling Ticknall & Repton 1928; Matlock Moor bred from a box containing Mountain Ash berries 1984. iRecord- 2 records claimed in June 2024 from Cromford but have been rejected as no Gen Det (CAT 4).
Flight Period: June /  July /  -  The adults fly at night and in sunshine over Rose bushes Moth Activity: Cathemeral  Photographed: No -  Photographed By: Not Recorded
*** Last updated on 30 March 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 12-14mm
Food Plant: Rose hips, Dog Rose and Mountain Ash
Last Recorded Year: 1984
Last Recorded By - Not Recorded
Last Recorded General Area - Not Recorded

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