Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

1156 (ABH49.233) Epinotia solandriana, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR04844

 Photo © Barry Dickerson
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information

This moth is quite variable and has many different forms. A distinctive dorsal blotch is often present, which can be darker or lighter than the ground colour.


Wingspan: 16-21 mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), Hazel (Corylus avellana), sallows (Salix spp.)
Flying: One generation, June-September
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland and scrubby habitats.

Regional Information

Recorded in 9 (3.3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2018

Recorded date range (Adult): 01 July to 22 August

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 Photo © Barry Dickerson