Tortricidae : Tortricinae
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Acleris lorquiniana
Marsh Tortrix

(Duponchel, 1835)1058 / 49.074
=Marsh Button

Norfolk status
Rare.

Recent records from the Broads.

Distinctive narrow forewing with acutely angled apex and light brown general coloration.

Three forms occure in the UK and are unlikely to be confused with any other species.
f. flavana: veins stand out whitish, scattered black scales, only a hint of a blackish disco-cellular spot.
f. uliginosana: large black disco-cellular spot.
f. striana: medial longitudinal blackish to ferruginous-brown streak from base to apex.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 6 (8%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1878.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
29/10/2024227TG32Irstead / Catfield
29/06/2024+27TG32Barton Turf
08/07/2023227TG32Irstead / Catfield
28/06/2023127TG32Irstead / Catfield
08/11/2022127TG32Irstead / Catfield
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Wingspan: 15-21mm.
Flight: Two Generations. Jun - Oct.
Foodplant:   Purple Loosestrife.
Nat Status: pRDB3
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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