Tortricidae : Tortricinae
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Capua vulgana
Pale-shouldered Tortrix

(Frölich, 1828)1007 / 49.009
=Common Tortrix

Norfolk status
Scarce in Norfolk, but possibly overlooked.
Fairly common over much of Britain in suitable woodland habitats.
Note characteristic "shoulder pads" !

First Norfolk record from Thetford forest in June 1986.

First VC27 record at Felbrigg, followed by several specimens taken at the Ken Hill Estate (VC28) and Swanton Novers Great Wood, all in 2009.

Recorded in 10 (14%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1886.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
31/05/2024127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
21/05/2022127TG23Northrepps
28/05/2021+27TG14Beeston Regis
11/08/2020127TG30Hellington
10/08/2020127TG30Hellington
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Wingspan: 13-19mm
Flight: May - June
Foodplant:   Alder, Hornbeam, rowans, bilberries and other plants.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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