49.03 BF985 – Tortricidae – Tortricinae – Cacoecimorpha pronubana

Tortricidae – Tortricinae – Cacoecimorpha pronubana – Carnation Tortrix

STATUS – Common and widespread in most areas of the county

ID POINTERS – The characteristic orange hind-wing, bordered dark brown, is easily seen in flight. Forewing is dark yellowish brown. Markings are a dark purplish brown including and oblique cross-band, at about half way and darker patches towards the apex.

FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing all year round in two generations

IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

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