Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Epiblema costipunctana
Ragwort Root-borer

(Haworth, 1811)1187 / 49.289
=Ragwort Bell

Norfolk status
Widespread.
Rich brown sub-basal fascia with irregular outer edge, median fascia rich brown mixed with black and fairly well defined, a dirty white, almost obscure blotch between the two fascia, subterminal fascia poorly marked with dark brown and purple but can be lost easily with wear.

Flies actively in late afternoon sunshine.

Found on open uncultivated and waste ground throughout the British Isles.

First listed by Barrett in 1874 as "Abundant among ragwort". Several recent records.

Recorded in 36 (49%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
25/07/2024128TF63Hunstanton
19/07/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
27/06/2024127TG11Costessey
26/06/2024127TG50Great Yarmouth (North Beach)
14/07/2023128TF74Brancaster
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Wingspan: 13-18mm
Flight: Two Generations
May - June, July - August
Foodplant:   Common Ragwort
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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