Photo © Mike Wall

Hedya ochroleucana

Checklist Number
49.158 [B&F: 1084]

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:ochroleucana
Authority:(Frölich, 1828)

Common in gardens, orchards and hedgerows throughout much of England and Wales, more numerous in the south. In Hampshire widespread and common throughout, but there have been no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-21 mm. The comparatively lightly marked, ochreous-cream coloration in the distal part of the forewing is characteristic of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Dog-rose, living between shoots spun together with silk.

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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Adult
Larval

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)