Tortricidae : Tortricinae
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Acleris rhombana
Rhomboid Tortrix
Approx Length (c. 8mm) Wingspan (13-16 mm.)
      
      
      
      
    
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Acleris aspersana
Small Rufous Tortrix

(Hübner, 1817)1043 / 49.078
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Norfolk status
Local.
Small size and bright orange-yellow coloration characteristic.
Flies freely in afternoon and evening.
Open country away from woodland in a variety of habitats, including low-lying fenland and rough meadows of East Anglia.

Uncommon, with scattered records from across Norfolk in recent years.

Recorded in 36 (49%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
A aspersana (female) J.B. Kemp
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
17/09/2023127TG04Blakeney
27/07/2023128TF92Brisley
26/07/2023127TG02Hindolveston
12/10/2022127TG33Ridlington
22/08/2022127TG24Overstrand
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Wingspan: 13-16 mm.
Flight: July and August.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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