Grey Tortrix (Cnephasia stephensiana, (Doubleday, [1849]))

General Information

This is one of the largest of the UK Cnephasia family.

Wingspan: 18-22 mm.
Foodplant(s): herbaceous plants
Flying: One generation, July-August
National status: Common

Habitat

Grassland, gardens, fens and marshes.

Regional Information

Recorded in 116 (43%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 02 June to 25 September

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Photo © Barry Dickerson

Photo © Barry Dickerson

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1020 (ABH49.050) Grey Tortrix Cnephasia stephensiana, (Doubleday, [1849])