Tortricidae: Tortricinae

0950 (ABH49.124) Aethes francillana, (Fabricius, 1794)

KR04321

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information

This species can be distinguished from A. beatricella by its narrower and more oblique markings on the forewing.


Wingspan: 13-18 mm.
Foodplant(s): Wild Carrot (Daucus carota)
Flying: One generation, June-early September
National status: Local

Habitat

Coastal rough grassland, quarries and hillsides on chalk downs.

Regional Information

Recorded in 10 (3.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 11 June to 03 October

Similar Species
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell

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