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Epinotia subocellana

Checklist Number
49.244 [B&F: 1132]

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:Epinotia
Species:subocellana
Authority:(Donovan, 1806)

Common in deciduous woodland and damp areas throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire formerly widespread and common, but in recent years barely annual, most frequently recorded in the south-east of the county and very erratic in appearance in the north and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10-14 mm. Characterised by the comparatively clear cream-white antemedian band of ground colour which contrasts with the large metallic blue-grey ocellar patch and ferruginous apical area [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Sallow, living between leaves spun together with silk, 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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Adult
Larval

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)