Light Grey Tortrix (Cnephasia incertana, (Treitschke, 1835))

General Information
This is one of the smallest of the very similar Cnephasia species.

Wingspan: 14-18mm.
Foodplant(s): herbaceous plants, plantains (Plantago spp.), Common Sorrel (Rumex acetosa)
Flying: One generation, June-July
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland edges, roadside verges and hedgerows.

Regional Information

Recorded in 97 (35.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 14 May to 24 September

Similar Species

Earith

Grey Tortrix Cnephasia stephensiana

Flax Tortrix Cnephasia asseclana

1024 (ABH49.049) Light Grey Tortrix Cnephasia incertana, (Treitschke, 1835)

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