Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Immature stages

Similar Norfolk Species
Epinotia tetraquetrana
Birch-borer Tortrix
Approx Length (c. 7mm) Wingspan (12-14 mm.)
      
      
      
      
    
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Epinotia immundana
Birch Tortrix

(Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1839)1136 / 49.240
=Common Birch Bell

Norfolk status
Common.
Woodland, heathland and river banks.

Variable species, often the cream-white patch on the dorsum is obscured.
Similar to E. tetraquetrana but generally smaller and with darker coloration.

Recorded in 51 (69%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
20/09/2024127TG51Scratby
19/09/2024127TG31Upton
06/09/2024127TG51Scratby
05/09/2024127TG20Norwich (Earlham)
05/09/2024127TG23North Walsham
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Wingspan: 12-14 mm.
Flight: April - June and August.
Foodplant:   Alder and Birch.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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