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Epiphyas postvittana
Light Brown Apple Moth (Walker, 1863)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
998 / 49.039
Photo © Matthew Casey,  29/03/2017 - costessey

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: m16-21mm, f17-25mm
Flight: Overlapping Mar - Nov.
Foodplant:   Various herbaceous plants.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Extremely variable species with numerous recurring forms.
Male usually distinguished by abrupt colour division of the forewing.
Female larger.

Recent Australian arrival accidentally introduced into Cornwall in the 1930's, still expanding its range.

Recorded in 63 (85%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1994.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
17/05/2024128TF64Hunstanton
17/05/2024427TG31Upton
17/05/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
17/05/2024327TG13Gresham
17/05/2024128TF62King's Lynn
16/05/2024128TF64Hunstanton
16/05/2024227TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
16/05/2024428TF63Heacham
16/05/2024627TG51Scratby
16/05/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
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