Tortricidae : Tortricinae
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Tortricodes alternella
Spring Harbinger

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1025 / 49.044
=Winter Shade

Norfolk status
Local.
Unusually narrow wingshape for a Tortrix.
Woodland habitats.
One of the earliest of the Tortricids to emerge.

Recorded in 53 (72%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
05/03/2024127TG11Horsford
05/03/2024128TF63Snettisham
04/03/2024128TF63Snettisham
29/02/2024127TG33Ridlington
28/02/2024128TL99Rockland St Peter
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Wingspan: 19-23 mm.
Flight: Feb - April.
Foodplant:   Oak, Hornbeam, others.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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