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Cnephasia genitalana
Scarce Grey Tortrix Pierce and Metcalfe, 1915
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
1023 / 49.054
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Kingswood, Bucks (gen det)

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants. Ragwort, Buttercup.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4

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

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 33 (42%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2001.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
31/07/2022122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
30/07/2022124SP61 - Bernwood, Rushbeds, Bullingdon
21/07/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
18/07/2022123SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
22/06/2022124SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
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