Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Crocidosema plebejana
Tree-mallow Tortrix

(Zeller, 1847)1157 / 49.261
=Southern Bell

General comments:
Local resident.

A primarily coastal species, but is regular inland where garden Hollyhocks might sustain populations.

Recorded in 8 (20%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2000.
Last Recorded in 2022.
Additional Stats

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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
10/11/2022120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
10/11/2020120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
14/11/2018121TQ08 - Uxbridge
17/12/2015120TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
01/12/2015120TL31 - Hertford
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Wingspan: 12-16mm.
Flight: July to Oct
Foodplant:   Tree-mallow, marsh-mallows (seeds)
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Weeks]
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