Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

1098 (ABH49.187) Endothenia oblongana, (Haworth, 1811)

KR04666

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information

This species can resemble a medium-sized E. gentianaeana.


Wingspan: 11-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Black Knapweed (Centaurea nigra)
Flying: One generation, May-July
National status: Local

Habitat

Well-drained uncultivated ground, such as waysides, embankments, chalk downs and quarries.

Regional Information

Recorded in 6 (2.2%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 19 June to 23 August

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 Photo © David Griffiths
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