Prev Flights Rec Search
Acleris cristana
Tufted Tortrix ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
1054 / 49.076
Photo © Keith Langdon,  09/02/2024 - Norwich - Winter Road

View all 45 photos >

Tetrad Map
Google Map

Similar Species
Varied Tortrix
Acleris hastiana
Wingspan: 18-22 mm.
Flight: Aug - Nov, then again from March-May after hibernation.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn and Hawthorn.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread.
Distinctive variation in appearance.

A large coarse scale tuft (hence vernacular name) situated towards the end of the discal cell on each forewing is peculiar to this species.

Recorded in 47 (64%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
19/09/2024127TG13Hempstead
17/09/2024127TG13Hempstead
02/09/2024127TG12Brandiston
15/08/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
12/08/2024128TF50Downham Market (W)
12/08/2024+28TL99Thompson Common
11/08/2024+28TL79Cranwich
05/08/2024+27TG41Filby
02/08/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
29/07/2024128TF74Scolt Head NNR
Further info: Acleris cristana
 
UK Moths
British Lepidoptera
NBN Atlas
Moth Dissection UK
Historical UK Map
Svenska fjarilar
Lepiforum.de
Bedfordshire Moths
Cambs Moths
Devon Moths
Dorset Moths
Essex Field Club
Hants Moths
Herts & Middx Moths
Huntingdon HMBG
Kent Moths
Norfolk Moths
Somerset Moths
Suffolk Moths
Upper Thames Moths
West Midlands Moths
Yorkshire Moths
Norfolk Moths (Full)
Back Record Home
iMoths V14.3 HD © Lepidoptera UK 2024
This web app requires necessary cookies to function correctly. We'd also like to set Google analytics cookies that help us make improvements by measuring how you use the site. These will be set only if you accept all cookies. Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this will affect how the website functions. Cookies Policy