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Acleris cristana
Tufted Tortrix ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
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Photo © Keith Kerr,  12/02/2019 - Litcham (garden)

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Varied Tortrix
Acleris hastiana
Wingspan: 18-22 mm.
Flight: Aug - Nov, then again from March-May after hibernation.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn and Hawthorn.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread.
Distinctive variation in appearance.

A large coarse scale tuft (hence vernacular name) situated towards the end of the discal cell on each forewing is peculiar to this species.

Recorded in 46 (62%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
11/05/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
12/04/2024127TG11Costessey
09/04/2024127TG42Eccles
07/04/2024127TG10Cringleford / Intwood
18/03/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
14/03/2024127TG13Hempstead
13/03/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
05/03/2024128TF82West Raynham
04/03/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
29/02/2024227TG33Ridlington
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