Tortricidae : Tortricinae
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Cnephasia asseclana
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Approx Length (c. 11mm) Wingspan (18-22mm)
      
      
      
      
    
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Cnephasia communana
Southern Grey Tortrix
(Herrich-Schäffer, 1851)1018 / 49.055
=May Shade

Norfolk status
Scarce.
Breckland.
One of the earliest Cnephasia species to emerge.

Easily confused with other members of this group. Any potential specimens must be retained for genitalia examination.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 12 (16%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1932.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
07/05/2025128TF63Dersingham
02/05/2025128TF74Brancaster
30/04/2025228TF80Hilborough
14/06/2024128TL79Mundford
15/05/2024128TF63Dersingham
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Wingspan: 18-22mm
Flight: May - July.
Foodplant:   Various herbaceous plants.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]
Further info: Cnephasia communana
 
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