Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

1083 (ABH49.156) Marbled Orchard Tortrix Hedya nubiferana, (Haworth, 1811)

KR04714

Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Monks Wood
Monks Wood
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Monks Wood
Monks Wood
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

This species is similar to H. pruniana, but is generally larger.


Wingspan: 15-21 mm.
Foodplant(s): hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
Flying: Two overlapping generations, June-August
National status: Common

Habitat

Hedges, thickets, gardens, orchards and open moorland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 109 (40.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 06 May to 17 August

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

Similar Species
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Plum Tortrix Hedya pruniana
Hedya ochroleucana
Metendothenia atropunctana