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Tortricodes alternella
Spring Harbinger ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
1025 / 49.044
Photo © Dave Appleton,  14/03/2018 - North Elmham

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: 19-23 mm.
Flight: Feb - April.
Foodplant:   Oak, Hornbeam, others.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Local.
Unusually narrow wingshape for a Tortrix.
Woodland habitats.
One of the earliest of the Tortricids to emerge.

Recorded in 54 (73%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
22/03/2025127TG11Horsford
21/03/2025327TG11Horsford
21/03/2025127TG11Costessey
21/03/2025127TG14Sheringham
21/03/2025128TF92Guist
21/03/2025+28TF80Hilborough
20/03/2025228TF62Sandringham
19/03/2025427TG11Horsford
09/03/2025127TG21Norwich (Catton)
08/03/2025227TG10Cringleford / Intwood
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