Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Epinotia cruciana
Willow Tortrix

(Linnaeus, 1761)1147 / 49.238

Norfolk status
Scarce.
Pale forewing markings form the shape of a cross when seen from above!
Damp open woodland, boggy heaths, banks of streams and, in coastal areas, especially sandhills where creeping willow is plentiful.

Recorded in 17 (23%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
Sutton Fen, Norfolk. Slide 1745. Leg M ACourt, Det J Clifton.
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
11/07/20232527TM49Aldeby (Stanley Carrs)
29/06/2023127TG32Irstead / Catfield
19/07/2022427TG31Bure Marshes NNR
06/07/2022527TG31Bure Marshes NNR
02/07/2022527TG32Sutton Fen
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Wingspan: 12-15 mm.
Flight: June to early August.
Foodplant:   Sallows and willows.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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