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Epinotia immundana
Birch Tortrix (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1839)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1136 / 49.240
Photo © Dave Appleton,  27/08/2014 - North Elmham

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Birch-borer Tortrix
Epinotia tetraquetrana
Wingspan: 12-14 mm.
Flight: April - June and August.
Foodplant:   Alder and Birch.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Common.
Woodland, heathland and river banks.

Variable species, often the cream-white patch on the dorsum is obscured.
Similar to E. tetraquetrana but generally smaller and with darker coloration.

Recorded in 51 (69%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
13/04/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
13/04/2024227TG10Cringleford (UEA)
13/04/2024127TG30Acle
12/04/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
12/04/20241327TG10Cringleford (UEA)
11/04/2024128TF63Dersingham
11/04/2024227TG21Norwich (Catton)
11/04/2024827TG10Cringleford (UEA)
11/04/2024128TF91Dereham 
11/04/2024128TF63Snettisham
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