Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Grapholita funebrana
Plum Fruit Moth
Approx Length (c. 7mm) Wingspan (11 - 14 mm.)
      
      
      
      
    
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Grapholita molesta
Oriental Fruit Moth

(Busck, 1916)1248 / 49.3541

Norfolk status
Adventive.

Serious pest of Peach in many countries, G. molesta is sometimes imported as larvae with fruit into the British Isles.
New Norfolk record in 2004, bred by Andy Beaumont from a Peach.

Historical maps show VC28 distribution, but with no further info.
Recorded at Munford VC28 in 2023, attracted to the VIT lure (intended for Palpita vitrealis). (O. Richings, 23/08/23, Gen. Det. Male)

Verification Grade Comment: Adventive

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 3 (4%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2004.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
23/08/2023128TL79Mundford
22/09/2014127TG10Bowthorpe
08/09/2004+27TG20Norwich (Centre)
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Wingspan: 11 - 14 mm.
Flight: Two or three generations March - Sept.
Foodplant:   Peach.
Nat Status: Adventive
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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