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Spilonota laricana
Larch-bud Moth
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Spilonota ocellana
Bud Moth
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1205 / 49.224
Norfolk status
A black well developed triangular pre-tornal mark separating this species from the similar Gypsonoma dealbana.

Widespread in open woodland, hedgerows, orchards, gardens and larch plantations.

Commonly known as the Bud Moth because of the damage the larvae cause to the fruit buds of orchard trees in the spring.

Recorded in 59 (86%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2020.
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Determination
Spilonota ocellana-laricana - Jon Clifton
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
08/09/2020128TL79 - Methwold/Foulden
03/09/2020127TG21 - N.Norwich/Spixworth
22/08/2020127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
21/08/2020127TG33 - Bacton
20/08/2020127TG14 - Sheringham
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Wingspan: 12-17mm
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Various trees and shrubs
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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