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Cnephasia longana
Buff Grey Tortrix (Haworth, 1811)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
1016 / 49.057
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Moulsoe Old Wood, Bucks 2010

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Various herbaceous plants
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

A widespread but fairly local species across our region, mainly in grassland areas. Males are often unicolorous while females can be quite well marked. Dissection may sometimes be required to separate from Eana osseana.

Recorded in 34 (44%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1899.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
30/07/2022123SP20 - Brize Norton, Clanfield
30/07/2022123SP20 - Brize Norton, Clanfield
28/07/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
04/07/2022122SU87 - White Waltham
22/07/2021123SP31 - Charlbury, Witney (N)
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