Tortricidae : Tortricinae
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Acleris hyemana
Heath Tortrix

(Haworth, 1811)1055 / 49.082
=Heath Button

Norfolk status
Local.
Occupying heathland and moorland in the UK.
Characteristic purple-brown and silver-white coloration.

Adult moths emerge around September to October and overwinter. Most active in the spring when the male can be seen flying in sunshine.

Recorded in 13 (18%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
16/04/2023128TF62Sandringham
08/04/2023128TF62Knights Hill / Roydon Common
02/04/2023428TF71East Winch
03/11/2022128TF74Brancaster
17/04/2022128TF62Knights Hill / Roydon Common
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Wingspan: 12-19mm
Flight: September - April
Foodplant:   Heather, Heath
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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