Tortricidae : Tortricinae
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Aethes tesserana
Four-spotted Straw

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)939 / 49.121
=Downland Conch

Norfolk status
Local.
A variable species with several forms.
Bold chequered pattern and contrasting ground colour of the forewing are characteristic.

Flies actively in sunshine.

Recorded in 23 (31%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
06/07/2023+28TF64Holme
06/07/2023128TF62Sandringham
23/06/2023128TF92Great Ryburgh
07/07/2022128TF63Hunstanton
05/07/2022128TL98East Harling Heath
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Wingspan: 12-18 mm.
Flight: May - August.
Foodplant:   Oxtongue and Hawkweed.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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