Epinotia subsequana (Dark Spruce Tortrix) - Norfolk Micro Moths

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Epinotia subsequana

Dark Spruce Tortrix

(Haworth, 1811)	1131 / 49.247
=Dark Spruce Bell

Norfolk status
Scarce.
Extremely local and apparently restricted to the southern counties, occurring from East Anglia and Kent to Devon, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire.

Unconfirmed records from the 1990s.

[BTS v2, p101]

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 3 (4%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 1999.
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Determination

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Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k	General Area
02/05/1999	+	27	TG32	East Ruston
June 1995	+	28	TL98	Brettenham / Harling
23/05/1995	+	28	TL98	Brettenham / Harling
April 1995	+	28	TL98	Brettenham / Harling
1874	+	28	TF61	King's Lynn

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Wingspan:	11-13mm
Flight:	April - May
Foodplant:	Norway Spruce, Silver Fir, Giant Fir
Nat Status:	pRDB2
Verification Grade: Adult: 3

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