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Epinotia subocellana
Pale Willow Tortrix (Donovan, 1806)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1132 / 49.244
Photo © Ben Sale,  Bramfield Park Woods, Hertfordshire (23/05/19)

Similar Herts & Middlesex Species: None
Wingspan: 10-14mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Sallow
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

General comments:
Local resident - seldom numerous in light traps.

Our two Middlesex sites are at Parliament Hill and Buckingham Palace Garden. Probably overlooked elsewhere.

Recorded in 13 (32%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1890.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest Records
Date#VC10k - General Area
30/05/2024120TL12 - Hitchin (S) / Whitwell
12/06/2023320TL43 - Meesden / Barley
14/05/2023120TL43 - Meesden / Barley
07/07/2022120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
15/06/2022120TL43 - Meesden / Barley
22/05/2022120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
18/05/2022120TL43 - Meesden / Barley
02/06/2021120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
02/06/2021120TL43 - Meesden / Barley
25/06/2020120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
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