Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

1092 (ABH49.149) Apotomis turbidana, (Hübner, [1825])

KR04700

 Photo © Barry Dickerson
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
Storrington, West Sussex, 1st June 2017. MV trap. Male.
Storrington, West Sussex, 1st June 2017. MV trap. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Storrington, West Sussex, 1st June 2017. MV trap. Male.
Storrington, West Sussex, 1st June 2017. MV trap. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

The forewing pattern and contrasting comparatively clear white ground colour are characteristic of this species.


Wingspan: c. 20 mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.)
Flying: One generation, May-July
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland and heathland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 20 (7.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 30 May to 04 September

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 Photo © Barry Dickerson
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