49.375 BF1234 – Tortricidae – Oletheutinae – Pammene regiana

Tortricidae – Olethreutinae – Pammene regiana – Regal Piercer

STATUS Probably a widespread species in the county where there is Sycamore, although few records since 1985.

ID POINTERS – Forewing blackish brown, sometimes with an orange tinge, with a large pale yellow to orange-yellow dorsal blotch. From above the blotch appears to have two drawn-out peaks, pointing towards the apex. A series of white or creamy white streaks along the costa.

FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing during May-July

IMAGES – Foremark Reservoir, Derbyshire – Will Soar© 9.7.2005

 

 
 

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