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Acleris sparsana
Lead-coloured Tortrix ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
1041 / 49.069
Photo © Gary White,  16/09/2014 - Garden

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Dark-marked Tortrix
Acleris laterana
Wingspan: 18-22 mm.
Flight: August through to October.
Foodplant:   Beech and Sycamore.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Broad forewing and grey coloration characteristic.
Woodland, parks, gardens.

Recorded in 50 (68%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
10/04/2025127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
07/03/2025128TL99Rockland St Peter
03/03/2025127TG11Costessey
12/02/2025127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
24/01/2025127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
14/01/2025127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
14/01/2025127TG31Upton
18/12/2024128TF92North Elmham
11/12/2024127TG11Costessey
01/12/2024228TF83North Creake
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