Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

1159 (ABH49.223) Holly Tortrix Rhopobota naevana, (Hübner, [1817])

KR04829

Needingworth, Huntingdonshire
Needingworth, Huntingdonshire
 Photo © Ian Fisher
Needingworth, Huntingdonshire
 Photo © Ian Fisher
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Newton Pool, Northumberland
Newton Pool, Northumberland
 Photo © Ian Fisher
Needingworth, Huntingdonshire
Needingworth, Huntingdonshire
 Photo © Ian Fisher


General Information

This is a very variable species.


Wingspan: 12-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Holly (Ilex aquifolium), Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
Flying: One generation, July-September
National status: Common

Habitat

Hedgerows, gardens, orchards and woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 79 (29.3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 14 June to 23 September

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 09 May to 09 May