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Pammene fasciana
Acorn Piercer (Linnaeus, 1761)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1236 / 49.367
Photo © Lee Gregory,  Thetford 23/06/05

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Pammene herrichiana
Wingspan: 13-17mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Oak, Sweet Chestnut
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Common.
Partially diurnal, this species is found throughout much of England and Wales, especially in the south, occurring in woodland, scrub, parkland, heathland, fens and gardens.
Records mainly from east Norfolk, although found throughout the county in suitable habitat.
The larvae feed internally in acorns and the nuts of sweet chestnut and Oak, forming a spongy gall.

See notes on next species. - 1236a Pammene herrichiana

Recorded in 49 (66%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
16/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
15/08/2024127TG11Horsford
14/08/2024128TF63Heacham
13/08/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
13/08/2024528TF63Heacham
12/08/2024127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
12/08/2024128TF92North Elmham
08/08/2024127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
08/08/2024328TF63Heacham
07/08/2024127TG31Upton
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