49.029 BF1002 - Tortricidae - Tortricinae - Lozotaenia forsterana

49.029 BF1002 - Tortricidae - Tortricinae - Lozotaenia forsterana - Large Ivy Tortrix - (Fabricius, 1781)

Adult Micro: CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Micro >> Tortricidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: One of the largest of the family of Tortrix. Broad-winged. Forewing a greyish-brown marked darker with tiny cross-lines looking like a fine mesh. Two dark patches along each costa and in some cases a larger dark rectangular blotch on the inner edge (dorsum) of each forewing.

Distribution: Common and widespread in most areas of the county.

Flight Period: June / July / - On the wing during June – July

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

*** Last updated on 10 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: 20-29mm

Food Plant: Variety of trees and shrubs, including Ivy (Hedera).

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