Tortricidae : Tortricinae
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Immature stages

Similar Norfolk Species
Aphelia viburnana
Bilberry Tortrix
Approx Length (c. 12mm) Wingspan (17-24mm)
      
      
      
      
    
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Zelotherses paleana
Timothy Tortrix

(Hübner, 1793)989 / 49.031
=Aphelia paleana

Norfolk status
Widespread.
Coastal sandhills, waste ground, grassland, fens, heathland, scrub and dampish areas.
Plain looking moth, usually with a distinct yellowish suffusion around the head and the base of the forewings.

Rarely all dark specimens can occur and may potentially cause confusion between this species and Aphelia unitana and A. viburnana.

(note 2019 genus change from Aphelia paleana to Zelotherses paleana)

Recorded in 62 (84%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

Cacoecimorpha pronubana  |  Aphelia viburnana >

Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
19/08/2023128TL99Griston / Northacre
10/08/2023127TG32Ingham
09/08/2023128TM09Great Ellingham
07/08/2023127TG42Eccles
27/07/2023127TM18Winfarthing
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Wingspan: 17-24mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Many plants
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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