Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Similar Norfolk Species
Gypsonoma dealbana
Common Cloaked Tortrix
Approx Length (c. 7.5mm) Wingspan (12-15mm)
      
      
      
      
    
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Gypsonoma sociana
Mottled White Tortrix
(Haworth, 1811)1168 / 49.281
=White Cloaked Shoot

Norfolk status
Widespread.
Easily separated from Gypsonoma dealbana by the clear white frons and overall colouration appearing cleaner and more 'pied'.

Locally fairly common over much of Britain in open woodland, parks, gardens and the banks of ponds, canals, rivers and streams.

Recorded in 50 (68%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
28/07/2024127TG51Scratby
03/07/2024128TL99Rockland St Peter
25/06/2024227TG13Hempstead
24/06/2024127TG12Brandiston
23/06/2024127TG11Horsford
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Wingspan: 12-15mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Poplar, Sallow
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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