49.069 BF1041
– Lead-coloured Tortrix – Acleris sparsana – ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Adult Micro:
CAT 1
– Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –
Leaf-miner:
CAT A
– Recorded accepted without the leaf or a photo –
Larval Case:
C1
– Distinctive Species –
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– Generally Common / Widespread
– easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: Variable – Forewing broad – typical form has grey ground colour marked with fine speckles of dark and light colours. Sometimes with a triangular shaped costa blotch.
Distribution:
Common wherever mature Beech (fagus) occurs. Multiple records from across the county.
General Comment: None
*** Last updated on 7 November 2025 by RP ***
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