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Cnephasia incertana
Light Grey Tortrix (Treitschke, 1835)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
1024 / 49.049
Photo © Dave Appleton,  24/06/2015 - North Elmham - male (gen det)

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Common Grey Tortrix
Cnephasia stephensiana
Flax Tortrix
Cnephasia asseclana
Wingspan: 14-18mm.
Flight: Mainly June and July.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants. Plantain, Sorrel.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
Status
One of the smallest of the very similar Cnephasia species, often with weaker forewing markings than the similar in size Flax Tortrix Cnephasia asseclana.
Woodland edges, roadside verges and hedgerows.

Can be confused with other Cnephasia. If uncertain please record as Cnephasia agg. or determine by Gen. Det.

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Recorded in 56 (76%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
31/07/2023127TG13Hempstead
28/07/2023127TG13Hempstead
23/07/2023127TG13Hempstead
30/06/2023128TF92North Elmham
28/06/2023128TF92North Elmham
26/06/2023127TG02Hindolveston
26/06/2023228TF92North Elmham
24/06/2023128TF92North Elmham
17/06/2023128TL79Cranwich
17/06/2023127TG02Hindolveston
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