Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Photo © Ben Sale,  Bramfield Park Woods, Hertfordshire (09/07/19)

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Apotomis turbidana
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Apotomis betuletana

(Haworth, 1811)1093 / 49.150

General comments
Widespread and common resident.

Adults are likely to be found wherever birch trees grow, which means pretty much all of the county; both Silver Birch and Downy Birch are likely to be suitable for the larvae.

Recorded in 29 (71%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1890.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
16/06/2024120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
09/09/2023120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
07/09/2023320TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
07/09/2023120SP91 - Tring
06/09/2023121TQ28 - Hendon / Hampstead / Camden
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Wingspan: 16-20mm
Flight: June - Sept
Foodplant:   Birch
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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