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Eupoecilia angustana
Dark-barred Straw (Hübner, 1799)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
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Photo © Lynnette Nicholson, Mark Golley,  17/06/2023 - Cley

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Black-fronted Straw
Cochylichroa atricapitana
White-faced Straw
Neocochylis dubitana
Wingspan: 10-15mm
Flight: May to Sept
Foodplant:   Plantains, Yarrow, Sneezewort, Marjoram, Goldenrod, thymes, Heather, Sitka Spruce
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Localised mainly to Brecks although more widespread in recent years.

The warm ochreous markings of this species should immediately rule out the vaguely similar Cochylichroa atricapitana and Neocochylis dubitana.

There are two mainland forms of this species. The nominate form angustana is found in Norfolk, occuring in woodland edges, meadows and similar locations where the foodplants can be found.

The Larvae feed on the flowers and seed heads of a variety of plants.

Recorded in 47 (64%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1972.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
01/09/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
30/08/2024127TG51Scratby
11/08/2024127TG02Hindolveston
02/08/2024127TG42Eccles
02/08/2024328TL79Cranwich
31/07/2024128TF62King's Lynn
20/07/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
20/07/2024+28TF62Sandringham
19/07/2024228TF72Flitcham
19/07/2024128TF74Brancaster
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