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Archips xylosteana
Variegated Golden Tortrix (Linnaeus, 1758)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
980 / 49.015
Photo © Nick Watmough,  28/06/2019 - Eaton, Norwich

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Wingspan: male 15-21mm, female 16-23mm.
Flight: June - August.
Foodplant:   Deciduous trees.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Widespread.
Woodlands and gardens.
Only minor variation between sexes.
Female without costal fold and with protruding apex on the forewing.

Recorded in 60 (81%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1986.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
23/08/2023227TG21Norwich (Catton)
10/08/2023127TG02Hindolveston
02/08/2023127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
31/07/2023127TG33Ridlington
28/07/2023227TG13Hempstead
27/07/2023227TG20Stoke Holy Cross
27/07/2023127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
27/07/2023127TG02Hindolveston
27/07/2023527TM49Burgh St Peter
27/07/2023+28TF81Sporle / Necton
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