Photo © Mike Wall

Acleris emargana

Checklist Number
49.071 [B&F: 1062]

Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity

Classification

Family:Tortricidae
Subfamily:Tortricinae
Genus:Acleris
Species:emargana
Authority:(Fabricius, 1775)

Common in woodland, gardens and hedgerows throughout the British Isles, less numerous in the north. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-22 mm. The pronounced emargination on the costa of the forewing is distinctive of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Sallow, Poplar and Birch, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
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