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Acleris hastiana
Varied Tortrix (Linnaeus, 1758)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
1053 / 49.080
Photo © Kevin Leighton,  22/07/2013 - Stow Bardolph

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Tufted Tortrix
Acleris cristana
Dark-streaked Tortrix
Acleris umbrana
Wingspan: c. 20 mm.
Flight: Two Generations. June-July. Aug. Overwintering to reappear in spring.
Foodplant:   small-leaved willows
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Widespread.
A most variable Tortrix moth, with dozens of named forms.

It does not possess the large forewing scale tufts of the similar A. cristana.

Recorded in 49 (66%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
16/01/2025128TF91Dereham 
24/12/2024127TG11Costessey
16/12/2024128TF63Dersingham
01/12/2024127TG13Aldborough / Hanworth
12/11/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
10/11/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
07/11/2024127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
02/11/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
01/11/2024127TG10Cringleford / Intwood
01/11/2024127TG11Costessey
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