Tortrix viridana (Green Oak Tortrix) - Norfolk Micro Moths

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Tortrix viridana

Green Oak Tortrix

Linnaeus, 1758

1033 / 49.059

Norfolk status
Widespread.
The only green 'Tortrix' in the British Isles.
Oak woods and open woodland.

Similar to macro-moth Cream-bordered Green Pea.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination

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Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k	General Area
17/07/2023	1	27	TG31	Upton
16/07/2023	1	27	TG33	Edingthorpe / Pollard Street
11/07/2023	+	27	TG30	Rockland Broad / Wheatfen
11/07/2023	5	27	TM49	Aldeby (Stanley Carrs)
10/07/2023	1	28	TF63	Heacham

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Wingspan:	18-23 mm.
Flight:	May and June. (July)
Foodplant:	Oak. Other deciduous trees.
Nat Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

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