Tortricidae : Tortricinae
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Neocochylis molliculana
Tawny-fronted Straw

(Zeller, 1874)964a / 49.138
=Ox-tongue Conch
=Cochylis molliculana

Norfolk status
Local.
Rapidly spread across Norfolk since first recorded in 2012.

First recorded in Britain at Portland, Dorset in 1993, this species has rapidly colonised the south coast of England, spreading inland. First Suffolk record in 2011.

First Norfolk records in 2012 at Dersingham (R. Jones, 27/08/12) and VC27 first at Haddiscoe New Cut (B. Jones, 01/09/12).

Recorded in 50 (68%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2012.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
30/06/2025128TF93Thursford
28/06/2025127TM49Thurlton
25/06/2025127TG13Hempstead
24/06/2025128TF74Titchwell
21/06/2025127TG51Scratby
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Wingspan: 12-14mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Bristly Oxtongue
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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