Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

1216 (ABH49.200) Cherry Bark Moth Enarmonia formosana, (Scopoli, 1763)

KR05055

Orton Waterville, 21st June 2022.
Orton Waterville, 21st June 2022.
 Photo © Jonathan Newman
Orton Waterville, 21st June 2022.
 Photo © Jonathan Newman
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Seghill, Northumberland
Seghill, Northumberland
 Photo © Ian Fisher


General Information

This moth has a distinctive brown, white and metallic blue colouration and pattern of the forewing.

 

The larvae feed on the bark and fruit of ornamental cherry trees.


Wingspan: 15-19 mm.
Foodplant(s): cherries (Prunus spp.)
Flying: One generation, May-August
National status: Local

Habitat

Parks, gardens, old orchards and mature ornamental cherry trees along suburban roads.

Regional Information

Recorded in 20 (7.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 17 April to 11 September

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 01 February to 01 February


Local