Nolidae: Chloephorinae

2423 (ABH74.009) Oak Nycteoline Nycteola revayana, (Scopoli, 1772)

KR10441

Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
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 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Earith
Earith
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Monks Wood
Monks Wood
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Whitelye, Gwent
Whitelye, Gwent
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Earith
Earith
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Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths


General Information

This species is very variable. It can resemble members of the Tortricidae family of micros. It used to be known as the 'Large Marbled Tortrix'.

 

Pupates in a cocoon attached to the underside of a leaf.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 11-13mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur), Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea)
Flying: Two generations, March-August and mid August-mid October
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, areas with scrub oak and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 31 (11.5%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 12 March to 18 October

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 20 June to 25 July


Local
Adult:

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Green , yellow, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5