Lozotaenia forsterana, (Fabricius, 1781)

Tortricidae: Tortricinae

1002 (ABH49.029) Lozotaenia forsterana, (Fabricius, 1781)

KR04590

Photo © Peter Bissell

pre-2000

2000-2009

2010-2019

2020-onwards

Earith

Photo © David Griffiths

Earith

Photo © David Griffiths

Storrington, West Sussex, 14 June 2017. MV trap...

General Information
This is one of the largest of the Tortricidae.

Wingspan: 20-29 mm.
Foodplant(s): Ivy (Hedera helix), broadleaved trees, broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, June-July
National status: Common

Regional Information

Recorded in 48 (17.8%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 19 May to 14 August