Epinotia brunnichana (Large Birch Bell) - Norfolk Micro Moths

Tortricidae : Olethreutinae

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Immature stages

Similar Norfolk Species
*Epinotia solandriana* Variable Bell

Approx Length (c. 11mm) Wingspan (18-22 mm.)

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Epinotia brunnichana

Large Birch Bell

(Linnaeus, 1767)

1155 / 49.231

Norfolk status
Widespread.
Birch woods and mixed woodland.

Several forms, the nominate form showing a pale blotch on the dorsal area edged in black.

Some forms of E. brunnichana may be confused with some forms of E. solandriana.

Verification Grade Comment: Non distinctive forms - Grade 4

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 36 (49%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2021.
Additional Stats

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Determination
	Epinotia brunnichana, Hickling Broad, Norfolk, Slide 1498 (J. Clifton) (900x606)

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Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
25/07/2021	1	27	TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
16/07/2021	1	28	TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
16/07/2021	4	28	TF62 - King's Lynn/Dersingham
15/07/2021	6	27	TM49 - Geldeston/Haddiscoe
19/06/2021	+	28	TF71 - Gayton/Narborough

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Wingspan:	18-22 mm.
Flight:	June - August.
Foodplant:	Birch, Hazel and Sallow.
Nat Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 3 (4)

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Further info: Epinotia brunnichana

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