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Cnephasia communana
Southern Grey Tortrix (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
1018 / 49.055
Photo © Chris Knott,  03/06/2022 Great Ellingham; Male gen. det. C Knott

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Flax Tortrix
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Wingspan: 18-22mm
Flight: May - July.
Foodplant:   Various herbaceous plants.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
Status
Scarce.
Breckland.
One of the earliest Cnephasia species to emerge.

Easily confused with other members of this group. Any potential specimens must be retained for genitalia examination.

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Recorded in 10 (14%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1932.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
07/06/2023128TF62Sandringham
21/05/2023328TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
23/07/2022128TF72Flitcham
03/06/2022128TM09Great Ellingham
16/05/2022128TF81Litcham
14/07/2021428TF71West Bilney
15/06/2021128TF62Sandringham
25/05/2021128TL79Cranwich
18/05/2021128TF62Dersingham Bog
18/05/2021128TF62Dersingham Bog
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