Tortricidae: Tortricinae

1008 (ABH49.008) Philedone gerningana, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR04541

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

General Information

Found in wild uncultivated places, including bogs, acid heaths and limestone outcrops. Male active by day in sunshine.

Resembles some forms of Epiphyas postvittana.


Wingspan: 13-16 mm.
Foodplant(s): plants and shrubs
Flying: One generation, June-September
National status: Local

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

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