Tortricidae : Tortricinae
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Immature stages

Approx Length (c. 11.5mm) Wingspan (19-23 mm.)
      
      
      
      
    
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Tortricodes alternella
Winter Shade
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1025 / 49.044
Norfolk status
Local.
Unusually narrow wingshape for a Tortrix.
Woodland habitats.
One of the earliest of the Tortricids to emerge.

Recorded in 50 (72%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2021.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
31/03/2021127TG33 - Bacton
30/03/2021127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
21/03/2021427TG30 - Brundall/Cantley
19/03/2021327TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
19/03/2021127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
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Wingspan: 19-23 mm.
Flight: Feb - April.
Foodplant:   Oak, Hornbeam, others.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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