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Adoxophyes orana
Summer Fruit Tortrix (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1834)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
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Photo © Kevin Leighton,  04/09/2013 - Stow Bardolph

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: M15-19mm, F18-22mm
Flight: Two Generations. Jun and Aug - Oct.
Foodplant:   Apple, pear, cherries and blackthorn etc.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Scarce.
Pronounced sexual dimorphism, Female markings essentially as in male but more subdued and often partially obsolete.
Orchards and gardens, not very active by day.

First discovered in the British Isles in 1950, and was a pest in apple and cherry orchards in south-east England.

Old 1950's W. Norfolk records from Upwell, Wisbech, and Walton Highway. Several recent records.

Recorded in 20 (27%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1953.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
16/06/2025128TF50Wiggenhall Fen
01/09/2024+27TG41Filby
26/08/2024128TF91Dereham 
14/08/2024127TG11Costessey
22/06/2024127TG41Filby
14/06/2024128TF92North Elmham
24/06/2023328TF71West Bilney
27/08/2022127TG10Hethersett
12/08/2022128TF91Dereham 
18/09/2021127TG32Ingham
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