Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Grapholita internana
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Approx Length (c. 5mm) Wingspan (9-10 mm.)
      
      
      
      
    
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Grapholita compositella
Meadow Tortrix

(Fabricius, 1775)1241 / 49.347
=Triple-stripe Piercer

Norfolk status
Local.

Characteristic dorsal blotch which is (usually) divided into four white striae.

Clover fields, meadows and grassy places, especially on rough chalky or sandy ground where there is an abundance of clover. Can be found flying by day.

Recorded in 33 (45%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
Unusual aberration showing dorsal blotch divided into two white striae and not the usual four. - Dave Jones
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
20/08/2024+27TG31Great Plumstead
12/08/2024128TF83North Creake
12/08/2024128TF64Hunstanton
12/08/2024128TF63Snettisham
12/08/2024128TF63Heacham
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Wingspan: 9-10 mm.
Flight: May - June and again in Aug.
Foodplant:   Clover.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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