49.266 BF1200 – Tortricidae – Olethreutinae – Eucosma hohenwartiana

Tortricidae – Olethreutinae – Eucosma hohenwartiana – Common Knapweed Tortrix

STATUS – Uncertain – Likely to be widespread and locally common where there are knapweeds. A scattering of records across the county.

ID POINTERS – Forewing greyish-brown to reddish-brown, with pale brownish white, often along the costa. A pale greyish white or brownish-white dorsal blotch.

FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing during June – August.

IMAGES – Buxton, Derbyshire – Steve Orridge©

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