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Aethes tesserana
Four-spotted Straw ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
939 / 49.121
Photo © Mick Saunt,  Middle Harling 05/07/2022

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: 12-18 mm.
Flight: May - August.
Foodplant:   Oxtongue and Hawkweed.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Local.
A variable species with several forms.
Bold chequered pattern and contrasting ground colour of the forewing are characteristic.

Flies actively in sunshine.

Recorded in 24 (32%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
02/08/2024127TG41Filby
26/06/2024227TG50Great Yarmouth (North Beach)
06/07/2023+28TF64Holme
06/07/2023128TF62Sandringham
23/06/2023128TF92Great Ryburgh
07/07/2022128TF63Hunstanton
05/07/2022128TL98East Harling Heath
05/07/2022128TL98East Harling Heath
12/06/2022128TL79Cranwich
17/06/2021128TF74Holme NNR
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