Tortricidae : Tortricinae
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Acleris rufana
Sweet-gale Tortrix

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1057 / 49.089
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Norfolk status
Scarce.
Inhabits moors and damp woods. Variable species with many forms. f. ochreana a common form with unicolorous buff-coloured forewings.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 4 (5%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2011.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
24/08/2011127TG31Horning
September 2000128TF62Roydon Common
14/09/1997127TG32East Ruston
January 1993+27TG41Billockby
08/07/1992127TG31Upton
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Wingspan: c. 19 mm.
Flight: August to October, the adult moths hibernate over winter reappear in the spring.
Foodplant:   Bog Myrtle (Sweet Gale)
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce A
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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