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Epinotia cruciana
Willow Tortrix (Linnaeus, 1761)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1147 / 49.238
Photo © Brian Jones,  Alder Carr Aldeby 9/7/2011

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: 12-15 mm.
Flight: June to early August.
Foodplant:   Sallows and willows.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Scarce.
Pale forewing markings form the shape of a cross when seen from above!
Damp open woodland, boggy heaths, banks of streams and, in coastal areas, especially sandhills where creeping willow is plentiful.

Recorded in 17 (23%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
11/07/20232527TM49Aldeby (Stanley Carrs)
29/06/2023127TG32Irstead / Catfield
19/07/2022427TG31Bure Marshes NNR
06/07/2022527TG31Bure Marshes NNR
02/07/2022527TG32Sutton Fen
29/06/2022827TG31Bure Marshes NNR
21/06/2022127TG02Foxley Wood
12/06/2022127TG02Foxley Wood
10/08/2021127TG10Hethersett
15/07/20212527TM49Aldeby (Stanley Carrs)
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