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Acleris ferrugana
Tawny Oak Tortrix ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
1044 / 49.083
Photo © Jim Wheeler,  Weasenham Lyngs 26/07/13 (gen. det. Female. JW)

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Tawny Birch Tortrix
Acleris notana
Wingspan: 15-19mm
Flight: Two Gens. July - Aug. Oct - Apr. Overwintering.
Foodplant:   Oak, sallow
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
Status
Very variable woodland species.
Resembles A. notana. Separated by examination of the genitalia.

A small black tuft of scales a short distance from head is not reliable for identification (as suggested in some literature) as both A. ferrugana and A. notana can show this feature.

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Recorded in 28 (38%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
07/11/2024128TF92Great Ryburgh
29/10/2024127TG13Hempstead
16/10/2024128TF92Great Ryburgh
06/10/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
29/07/2024127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
22/07/2024128TF92Great Ryburgh
19/07/2024128TF92Great Ryburgh
16/07/2024128TF92North Elmham
13/07/2024328TF92Great Ryburgh
11/07/2024128TF92North Elmham
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