49.060 BF1032  – Yellow Oak Tortrix  – Aleimma loeflingiana  – (Linnaeus, 1758)
Adult Micro:  CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread    
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Tortricidae  >> Tortricinae
Other Name/s: Yellow Oak Button
ID Difficulty:  green  – easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: Quite distinctive. A variable forewing with ground colour of yellowish brown with net like markings varying in intensity. The darker central markings and marks along the costa can also be variable but usually diagnostic.
Distribution:  A common species, especially on Oak, throughout the county. 
General Comment: None
Flight Period: June /  July /  August –  On the wing during June – August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Crepuscular   – active from dusk and attracted to light Photographed: Yes –   Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 14-19mm
Food Plant: Oak (Quercus).
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