Tortricidae : Tortricinae
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Acleris hastiana
Varied Tortrix
Approx Length (c. 11mm) Wingspan (18-22 mm.)
      
      
      
      
    
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Acleris cristana
Tufted Tortrix

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1054 / 49.076
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Norfolk status
Widespread.
Distinctive variation in appearance.

A large coarse scale tuft (hence vernacular name) situated towards the end of the discal cell on each forewing is peculiar to this species.

Recorded in 47 (64%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
19/09/2024127TG13Hempstead
17/09/2024127TG13Hempstead
02/09/2024127TG12Brandiston
15/08/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
12/08/2024128TF50Downham Market (W)
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Wingspan: 18-22 mm.
Flight: Aug - Nov, then again from March-May after hibernation.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn and Hawthorn.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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