Tortricidae: Tortricinae

1022 (ABH49.052) Cnephasia pasiuana, (Hübner, [1799])

KR04479

Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths


General Information

This moth has a characteristic obscure forewing pattern and a broad median fascia.


Wingspan: 15-20mm.
Foodplant(s): compositae (Compositae), buttercups (Ranunculus spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-August
National status: Local

Habitat

Rough fields and marshes.

Regional Information

Recorded in 25 (9.3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 25 June to 19 August

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Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
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 Photo © Barry Dickerson
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