Tortricodes alternella, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

General Information
This moth has an unusually narrow wingshape for a Tortrix. It is one of the earliest of the Tortricids to emerge.

Wingspan: 19-23 mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.), Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)
Flying: One generation, February-April
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

49.044 (BF1025) Tortricodes alternella, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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