Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Photo © Andrew Wallis,  29/05/2021 - Hempstead-by-Holt

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Pammene suspectana
Ash Bark Tortrix

(Lienig & Zeller, 1846)1230 / 49.364
=Ash-bark Piercer

Norfolk status
Scarce.

Very few records in the UK.
Formerly known only from East Anglia, with records from Cambridgeshire in June 1975 and 1976.

New for Norfolk in May 2017 when a male was trapped at Crostwight Common (Mick A'Court, 15/05/17, Gen. Det.)

The larvae feed under the bark of Ash.

Very similar to several other of the Pammene genus, specimens must be retained for confirmation.

Pheromone attractants: FUN
One of several additional species attracted to the FUN lure intended for Grapholita funebrana.
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Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 8 (11%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2017.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
18/05/2023128TL99Rockland St Peter
07/08/2022227TG32Ingham
18/05/2022127TG13Hempstead
17/05/2022127TG31Ludham
06/05/2022127TG32Ingham
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Wingspan: 11-13mm
Flight: May and June
Foodplant:   Ash
Nat Status: pRDB2
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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