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Capua vulgana
Pale-shouldered Tortrix (Fr?lich, 1828)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
1007 / 49.009
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Bernwood Forest, 2017

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Alder, Hornbeam, rowans, bilberries and other plants.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

A local species of woodland and heathland as well as some gardens. Flies during the daytime as well as coming to light.

Recorded in 29 (37%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1912.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
03/06/2022124TQ09 - Chorleywood, Chalfont St Peter
02/06/2022122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
26/05/2022124SP61 - Bernwood, Rushbeds, Bullingdon
17/05/2022124SP64 - Silverstone
14/05/2022124SU98 - Slough (N), Burnham Beeches
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