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Hedya salicella
White-backed Tortrix (Linnaeus, 1758)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1086 / 49.155
Photo © Chris Knott,  Great Ellingham 08/07/2018

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: 19-24mm
Flight: June - Sept
Foodplant:   White Willow, Goat Willow, Aspen, Black Poplar
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common.
Large and distinctive species showing a white thorax and tegula, and large unmarked white dorsal area to forewing.

Widespread, occurring in marshy places amongst willows, banks of streams, open woodland and occasionally parks and gardens.

Recorded in 63 (85%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
22/09/2023127TG10Cringleford / Intwood
10/09/2023227TG10Cringleford / Intwood
10/09/2023+27TG30Lingwood
10/08/2023127TG02Hindolveston
09/08/2023227TG13Hempstead
31/07/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
29/07/2023127TG10Wymondham
27/07/2023227TG02Hindolveston
27/07/2023327TM49Burgh St Peter
27/07/2023227TG11Costessey
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