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Epiphyas postvittana
Light Brown Apple Moth (Walker, 1863)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
998 / 49.039
Photo © Dave Appleton,  05/06/2014 - Bawdeswell

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: m16-21mm, f17-25mm
Flight: Overlapping Mar - Nov.
Foodplant:   Various herbaceous plants.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Extremely variable species with numerous recurring forms.
Male usually distinguished by abrupt colour division of the forewing.
Female larger.

Recent Australian arrival accidentally introduced into Cornwall in the 1930's, still expanding its range.

Recorded in 63 (85%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1994.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
14/06/2025227TM18Tibenham
14/06/2025227TG20Norwich (Earlham)
14/06/2025128TL99Rockland St Peter
14/06/2025127TG24Cromer
13/06/2025327TM18Tibenham
13/06/2025627TG20Norwich (Earlham)
13/06/2025128TF64Hunstanton
13/06/2025128TF92Great Ryburgh
13/06/2025327TG03Holt
13/06/2025228TL79Mundford
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