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Cymolomia hartigiana

Checklist Number
49.176 [B&F: 1080a]

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:Cymolomia
Species:hartigiana
Authority:(Saxesen, 1840)

Suspected rare immigrant, or perhaps accidentally imported, from coniferous woodland and plantations in northern Europe. Recorded only once in Britain, at Bawdsey Manor, Suffolk in July 2007. Not recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 14-18 mm. Larva feeds on European Silver-fir and Norway Spruce.