49.367 BF1236  -  Tortricidae -  Olethreutinae - Pammene fasciana - Acorn Piercer Adult Micro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -       PDF Icon - click for Verification Guidelines
Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >>  Tortricidae ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: An attractive species which has an overall whitish- blue-grey forewing, with bluish-grey and tawny markings. Head white.
Distribution:  Probably a common species in the county where there is Oak.
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  -  On the wing during June – August. Moth Activity: Crepuscular   - active in afternoon and evening sunshine and occasionally comes to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 13-17mm
Food Plant: Oak.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

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