Epinotia granitana
Checklist Number49.236 [B&F: 1144a]
Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Classification
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Subfamily: | Olethreutinae |
| Genus: | Epinotia |
| Species: | granitana |
| Authority: | (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851) |
Very rare immigrant, or perhaps accidental import, from northern Europe. Recorded only once in Britain, at Centre Parcs, Elveden, Suffolk on 15 May 2007. A generally rare and local species in northern Europe. Not recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 9-12 mm. Larva mines needles of Norway Spruce.
