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Cydia splendana
Marbled Piercer (Hübner, 1799)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1260 / 49.341
Photo © Martin Rejzek,  06/08/2021 - Breck Farm, Bodham

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Wingspan: 12-16 mm.
Flight: Mainly July and August.
Foodplant:   Oak, Sweet Chestnut.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Widespread and common.

Woodland, heathland with oak scrub, fens, gardens and other areas where the foodplant occurs.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1884.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
05/07/2025128TF63Dersingham
05/07/2025127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
05/07/2025128TL79Cranwich Heath
04/07/2025128TF92Great Ryburgh
04/07/2025327TG10Cringleford (UEA)
03/07/2025428TF63Heacham
03/07/2025127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
30/06/2025128TF90Scoulton
30/06/2025+28TM09Swangey Fen
29/06/2025127TG21Norwich (Catton)
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