49.313 BF1277 – Tortricidae – Olethreutinae – Dichroampha acuminatana
Tortricidae – Olethreutinae – Dichrorampha acuminatana
STATUS – This specimen was the first record for Derbyshire – Caught on 12th May 2014 at Duffield by Mick Ball.It occurs fairly commonly throughout most of the British Isles. Status in the county currently unknown.
ID POINTERS – Variable – Forewing is subtle mix of metallic grey and chestnut markings. A relatively “V” shaped species at rest.The dorsal blotch is triangular in shape. Pale fringes to inner wing tip
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing during June – September.
IMAGES – Duffield, Derbyshire – Mick Ball©
