Cream-bordered Green Pea (Earias clorana, (Linnaeus, 1761))

General Information
This species is similar to the Green Oak Tortrix but has a white leading edge to the forewing and a white hindwing.

Pupates in a cocoon attached to a twig or stem of the food plant.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 10-12mm.
Foodplant(s): Osier (Salix viminalis), Creeping Willow (Salix repens), sallows (Salix spp.), willows (Salix spp.)
Flying: One/two generations, late May-July and August-September
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Broads, fens, sallow carr and damp woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 76 (28.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 06 May to 27 August

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 02 July to 02 July

Similar Species

Earith

Green Oak Tortrix Tortrix viridana

2418 (ABH74.011) Cream-bordered Green Pea Earias clorana, (Linnaeus, 1761)

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