Tortricidae : Tortricinae
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Phtheochroa sodaliana
Pied Buckthorn Beauty

(Haworth, 1811)923 / 49.094
=Buckthorn Conch

Norfolk status
Scarce.
Ground colour white with distinct black marks in median fascia, black stria in tornal area and obvious rufous apical spot.

Nationally scarce, rare distinctive Tortrix, with only a few Norfolk records from the Brecks and Broads. Occurs on calcareous soils mainly in the southern counties of England.
The adult flies from dusk onwards in June - July. Larvae feed on the berries of Buckthorn.

Recorded in 13 (18%) 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
21/06/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
21/06/2024328TL79Cranwich
25/06/2023128TF92North Elmham
22/06/2023+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
17/06/2023227TG31Bure Marshes NNR
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Wingspan: 14-16mm
Flight: June - July
Foodplant:   Buckthorn
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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