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Spilonota laricana
Larch Bud Moth
Gypsonoma aceriana
White Cloaked Tortrix
Gypsonoma dealbana
Common Cloaked Tortrix
Approx Length (c. 8.5mm) Wingspan (12-17mm)
      
      
      
      
    
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Spilonota ocellana
Bud Moth

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1205 / 49.224

Norfolk status
Common.
Widespread in open woodland, hedgerows, orchards, gardens and larch plantations.

Please note Spilonota laricana was formerly thought a rather dark but distinctive form of Spilonota ocellana but is now a distinct species, separated with care by more extensive grey suffusion over half the wing and more extensive black dashes.
However, a dark form of S. ocellana also occurs, where the paler areas of the wing are all darkened. S. laricana retains the pale dorsal central area. Spilonota ocellana also has a broader forewing.

A black well developed triangular pre-tornal mark also separates this species from the similar Gypsonoma dealbana.

Commonly known as the Bud Moth because of the damage the larvae cause to the fruit buds of orchard trees in the spring.

Recorded in 64 (86%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
Spilonota ocellana-laricana - Jon Clifton
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
07/10/2023127TG51Scratby
10/09/2023128TF92North Elmham
03/09/2023127TG11Honingham
24/08/2023127TG13Hempstead
23/08/2023227TG21Norwich (Catton)
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Wingspan: 12-17mm
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Various trees and shrubs
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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