Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Bactra furfurana
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Bactra lancealana

(Hübner, 1799)1111 / 49.194

General comments:
Widespread and common.

In many cases, examination of genitalia will be necessary to separate Bactra species.

Although there will be areas of the two counties where this species is absent, most wetland sites are likely to support populations.

Recorded in 26 (63%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1890.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Endothenia quadrimaculana | Bactra furfurana >

List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
07/09/2024120TL12 - Hitchin (S) / Whitwell
28/08/2024+21TQ38 - City of London / Hackney
12/08/2023120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
08/07/2023120TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
04/09/2022120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
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Wingspan: 11-20 mm.
Flight: Two Generations. Jun - Oct.
Foodplant:   Various rushes.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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