Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

1113 (ABH49.144) Eudemis profundana, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR04680

Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Beckley Woods, E Sussex. 30th June 2020.
Beckley Woods, E Sussex. 30th June 2020.
 Photo © Jonathan Newman
Monks Wood
Monks Wood
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Monks Wood
Monks Wood
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

This is a quite variable species which can be distinguished by its broad, rounded forewing and marbled appearance of the wing pattern.


Wingspan: 14-20 mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-August
National status: Common

Habitat

Oak woodland and scrub.

Regional Information

Recorded in 49 (18.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 24 June to 15 September