Tortricidae : Tortricinae
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Cacoecimorpha pronubana
Carnation Tortrix

(Hübner, 1799)985 / 49.030

Norfolk status
Widespread.
Characteristic bright orange hindwing coloration and rounded forewings.
Gardens and hedgerows flying by day in sunshine.

First recorded in Britain on the south coast in 1905.

Recorded in 52 (70%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1982.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
30/04/2025128TL79Mundford
29/04/2025128TF60Crimplesham
23/04/2025128TF83North Creake / South Creake
03/11/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
07/10/2024128TF63Snettisham
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Wingspan: 14-24 mm.
Flight: Two Generations. May-Jul. Jul-Oct.
Foodplant:   Wide variety of different plants.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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