Tortricidae : Tortricinae
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Photo © Dave Appleton,  24/06/2012 - Whitwell Common - male gen. det. J Clifton

Similar Norfolk Species
Cnephasia stephensiana
Common Grey Tortrix
Cnephasia asseclana
Flax Tortrix
Approx Length (c. 9mm) Wingspan (14-18mm.)
      
      
      
      
    
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Cnephasia incertana
Light Grey Tortrix
(Treitschke, 1835)1024 / 49.049

Norfolk status
One of the smallest of the very similar Cnephasia species, often with weaker forewing markings than the similar in size Flax Tortrix Cnephasia asseclana.
Woodland edges, roadside verges and hedgerows.

Can be confused with other Cnephasia. If uncertain please record as Cnephasia agg. or determine by Gen. Det.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 56 (76%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

< Eana incanana | Cnephasia agg. >

Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
22/07/2024128TF92North Elmham
01/07/2024128TF92North Elmham
30/06/2024127TG02Hindolveston
21/06/2024228TF92North Elmham
21/06/2024528TF91Dereham
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Wingspan: 14-18mm.
Flight: Mainly June and July.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants. Plantain, Sorrel.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]
Further info: Cnephasia incertana
 
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