Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Approx Length (c. 7.5mm) Wingspan (12-15 mm.)
      
      
      
      
    
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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 16 (23%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2019.
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#VC10k Area
30/07/2019127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
25/07/2019127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
22/07/2019127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
17/07/2019127TG32 - Stalham/Catfield
16/07/20192527TM49 - Geldeston/Haddiscoe
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Wingspan: 12-15 mm.
Flight: June to early August.
Foodplant:   Sallows and willows.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult
Further info: Epinotia cruciana
 
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