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Hedya salicella
White-backed Tortrix
(Linnaeus, 1758)1086 / 49.155
=White-backed Marble

Norfolk status
Common.
Large and distinctive species showing a white thorax and tegula, and large unmarked white dorsal area to forewing.

Widespread, occurring in marshy places amongst willows, banks of streams, open woodland and occasionally parks and gardens.

Recorded in 63 (85%) 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
01/09/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
29/08/2024128TF63Snettisham
27/07/2024227TG51Scratby
26/07/2024127TM17Scole
21/07/2024127TG11Horsford
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Wingspan: 19-24mm
Flight: June - Sept
Foodplant:   White Willow, Goat Willow, Aspen, Black Poplar
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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