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Tortrix viridana
Green Oak Tortrix Linnaeus, 1758
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
1033 / 49.059
Photo © Adrian Matthews,  10/06/2023 - Holkham - Brickyard Campsite

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: 18-23 mm.
Flight: May and June. (July)
Foodplant:   Oak. Other deciduous trees.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
17/07/2023127TG31Upton
16/07/2023127TG33Edingthorpe / Pollard Street
11/07/2023+27TG30Rockland Broad / Wheatfen
11/07/2023527TM49Aldeby (Stanley Carrs)
10/07/2023128TF63Heacham
10/07/2023227TG10Cringleford (UEA)
09/07/2023227TG10Hethersett
08/07/2023127TG13Bodham
08/07/2023227TG11Horsford
08/07/2023327TG02Hindolveston
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