Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Crocidosema plebejana
Tree-mallow Tortrix

(Zeller, 1847)1157 / 49.261
=Southern Bell

Norfolk status
Scarce, more frequently recorded in recent years. possible migrant.
First discovered in south Devon in 1900, now frequent in the south, and is expanding its range.

The pre-tornal triangle pattern is characteristic.

Records from Shotesham in 2006 (A. Musgrove, 28/10/06) and Great Ellingham in 2012 (C. Knott, 24/10/12) followed by a handful of recent records.

Recorded in 17 (23%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1998.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
26/10/2024127TG20Norwich (Lakenham)
05/09/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
28/06/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
29/11/2022128TF92North Elmham
10/11/2022127TG10Hethersett
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Wingspan: 12-16mm.
Flight: July to Oct
Foodplant:   Tree-mallow, marsh-mallows (seeds)
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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