Gibberifera simplana
Checklist Number49.227 [B&F: 1173]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Subfamily: | Olethreutinae |
| Genus: | Gibberifera |
| Species: | simplana |
| Authority: | (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1836) |
Extinct in the British Isles, formerly in woodland in parts of Essex, Kent and East Sussex. Unlikely to be recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-14 mm. A distinctive species, readily recognised by its characteristic forewing pattern [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Aspen, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as a pupa.
