Photo © Mike Wall

Marbled Orchard Tortrix

Hedya nubiferana

Checklist Number
49.156 [B&F: 1083]

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

Classification

Family:Tortricidae
Subfamily:Olethreutinae
Genus:Hedya
Species:nubiferana
Authority:(Haworth, 1811)

Common in hedgerows, gardens and orchards throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common throughout. Wingspan 15-21 mm. Very similar to Plum Tortrix H. pruniana, which differs in having the two black postmedian dots more prominent and situated costad of the projection of the outer edge of the median fascia [Bradley]. Larva feeds on many different deciduous trees and shrubs, including Hawthorn, Blackthorn and Wild Cherry, over-wintering in a cocoon.

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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