49.255 BF1138 – Tortricidae – Olethruetinae – Epinotia nisella ( f.decorana)

Tortricidae – Olethreutinae – Epinotia nisella (f.decorana)

STATUS – Widespread and common across the county where there is Sallow or Poplar.

ID POINTERS – Variable with different forms. Forewing is usually blackish-brown at the base area and at the wing tip area with a pale reddish-brown central area. Can show a blackish or reddish-brown blotch on the dorsum.

FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing during August – September.

IMAGES – Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

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