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Acleris sparsana
Lead-coloured Tortrix ([Denis & Schifferm?ller], 1775)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
1041 / 49.069
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Westcott, Bucks 2019

Similar Upper Thames Species
Dark-marked Tortrix
Acleris laterana
Foodplant:   Beech and Sycamore
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A widespread and fairly common species of Autumn, found throughout our area. Quite variable.

Recorded in 49 (63%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1898.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
29/11/2022122SU97 - Slough (S), Windsor
26/11/2022123SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
19/11/2022124TQ08 - Colne Valley, Black Park
14/11/2022223SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
14/11/2022122SU57 - Hermitage / Ashampstead
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