Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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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 58 (84%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2019.
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Determination
Spilonota ocellana-laricana - Jon Clifton
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
15/09/2019128TL79 - Methwold/Foulden
12/09/2019127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
27/08/2019127TG21 - N.Norwich/Spixworth
27/08/2019128TG03 - Holt/Swanton Novers
25/08/2019128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
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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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