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Epiblema cirsiana
Knapweed Root-borer (Zeller, 1843)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1184a / 49.286
Photo © Dave Appleton,  08/05/2016 - Lolly Moor - male (hindwing checked)

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Thistle Root-borer
Epiblema scutulana
Wingspan: 12-20mm
Flight: May - June
Foodplant:   Marsh Thistle, Common Knapweed
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Widespread.

Very similar to E. scutulana. This species was until recently considered to be just a small form of E. scutulana.

Unlike E. scutulana may be found on Common Knapweed.

Male shows dark hindwing separating it from male E. scutulana (which has a pale hindwing), generally smaller and shows less white on the forewing. Female would require gen. det. for confirmation.

First listed in Norfolk by Barrett in 1874. The true status of this species remains uncertain owing to confusion with E. scutulana, which was formerly treated as conspecific.

Confirmed recent records from Catfield (A.Beaumont, 2006), Emily's Wood, Weeting (D.Hipperson, 2011) and Wiggenhall St. Mary Magdalen (C.Sheppard, 2011). Several in recent years.

Verification Grade Comment: Size and sex essential

Recorded in 33 (45%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
08/02/2025127TG20Norwich (Earlham)
09/07/2024127TG20Norwich (Lakenham)
06/06/2024128TF92North Elmham
01/06/2024128TF74Titchwell
25/07/2023128TL99Thompson Water
06/07/2023128TF74Titchwell
26/06/2023128TF63Heacham
01/06/2023228TL99Rockland St Peter
23/08/2022127TG11Costessey
28/07/2022127TG11Horsford
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