Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Pammene albuginana
Scarce Oak Gall Moth

(Guenée, 1845)1229 / 49.365
=Blotched Piercer

Norfolk status
Locally distributed in England, mainly in the south and east.

The larvae feed on Oak, inside galls formed by other, usually hymenopterous insects.

First Norfolk record of a male, attracted to pheromone lure at Cawston (VC27) (J. Clifton, 29/05/11). First VC28 record (det. J. Clifton) on NMS Field meeting at Emily's Wood, Weeting (J. Wheeler, 04/06/11)

Pheromone attractants: FUN and SKI
One of several additional species attracted to the FUN lure intended for Grapholita funebrana.
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Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 21 (28%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2011.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
Pammene albuginana, Cawston, Norfolk, Slide 1281 J. Clifton (1000x684)
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
20/05/2024228TF92North Elmham
19/05/2024128TF91Dereham 
17/05/2024328TF92North Elmham
12/05/2024127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
10/05/2024128TL79Cranwich
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Wingspan: 9-13 mm
Flight: May - June
Foodplant:   Oak (galls)
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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