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Acleris emargana
Scalloped Tortrix (Fabricius, 1775)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
1062 / 49.071
Photo © Matthew Casey,  14/09/2022 - Hethersett

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: 18-22 mm.
Flight: July to September
Foodplant:   Sallow, Poplar and Birch.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Local.
Pronounced emargination of the costa of the forewing characteristic although variable in depth.
Several forms with variable coloration.

Species has recently been split into Acleris emargana and Acleris effractana which is more of a northern species.

Please retain specimens for determination if you think you may have Acleris effractana.

Verification Grade Comment: National Grade 4

Recorded in 47 (64%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
06/10/2023128TM09Great Ellingham
30/09/2023227TG42Hickling / Stubb Mill
26/09/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
25/09/2023127TG31Ludham
24/09/2023+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
24/09/2023127TG33Ridlington
11/09/2023127TG32Honing / Crostwight Common
10/09/2023127TG32Ingham
10/09/2023727TG13Hempstead
08/09/2023128TF62Sandringham
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