Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Clavigesta purdeyi
Pine Leaf-mining Moth

(Durrant, 1911)1207 / 49.304

Norfolk status
Local.
Coniferous woodland, heathland and gardens.
Small pine-feeding species.

Leaf-mine: Sept - July
Larva bores into pine needles which it mines until October, then overwinters until the following spring when it recommences.

[BTS vol2, p198]

Recorded in 42 (57%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1912.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
27/08/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
23/08/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
18/08/2024128TF74Holme NNR
16/08/2024228TF74Holme NNR
13/08/2024127TG11Costessey
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Wingspan: 10-12mm
Flight: July - Sept
Foodplant:   Pine
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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