Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Grapholita funebrana
Plum Fruit Moth
Approx Length (c. 7mm) Wingspan (12-14mm)
      
      
      
      
    
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Grapholita tenebrosana
Rose Piercer

(Duponchel, 1843)1246 / 49.358
=Deep-brown Piercer

General comments:
Widespread resident.

This is one of a group of related species that are readily attracted to artificial pheromone lures; most were regarded as rare but the new technique has shown them to be both numerically common and widespread.

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Recorded in 16 (39%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1890.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
14/06/2023120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
17/06/2022120TL13 - Hitchin (N)
14/06/2022120SP90 - Berkhamsted
13/06/2022220TL13 - Hitchin (N)
08/05/2022120TL33 - Therfield / Barkway
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Wingspan: 12-14mm
Flight: June and July
Foodplant:   Rose hips, Dog Rose, Rowan
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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