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Cnephasia asseclana
Flax Tortrix ([Denis & Schifferm?ller], 1775)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
1021 / 49.051
Photo © John Thacker,  Harwell 21.7.21 genitalia checked (Scale mm)

Similar Upper Thames Species
Common Grey Tortrix
Cnephasia stephensiana
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4

Widespread and fairly common throughout our region, in all habitats. Dissection required to separate from other similar Cnephasia species.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 52 (67%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1965.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
25/07/2022122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
16/07/2022124SP64 - Silverstone
15/07/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
11/07/2022224SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
07/07/2022122SU77 - Reading
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