49.026 BF972 – Tortricidae – Tortricinae – Pandemis heparana
Tortricidae – Tortricinae – Pandemis heparana – Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix
STATUS – Common and widely distributed across the county
ID POINTERS – Forewings variable in colour from orangey-brown to reddish-brown with darker markings. A weak net-like pattern. A central cross-band that has an angular projection on the inner margin. Helps to distinguish it from cerasana. Dark basal area and dark spots on the costa near the wing tip. Bell like in shape.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing during June – August
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
