49.375 BF1234 – Tortricidae – Oletheutinae – Pammene regiana
Tortricidae – Olethreutinae – Pammene regiana – Regal Piercer
STATUS – Probably a widespread species in the county where there is Sycamore, although few records since 1985.
ID POINTERS – Forewing blackish brown, sometimes with an orange tinge, with a large pale yellow to orange-yellow dorsal blotch. From above the blotch appears to have two drawn-out peaks, pointing towards the apex. A series of white or creamy white streaks along the costa.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing during May-July
IMAGES – Foremark Reservoir, Derbyshire – Will Soar© 9.7.2005
