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Acleris ferrugana
Tawny Oak Tortrix ([Denis & Schifferm?ller], 1775)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
1044 / 49.083
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Finemere Wood, Bucks 2020 (gen det)

Similar Upper Thames Species
Tawny Birch Tortrix
Acleris notana
Foodplant:   Oak, sallow
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4

A widespread and fairly common species across our region, mainly found in oak woodland. Quite variable and requires dissection to separate from Acleris notana.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 38 (49%) 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
10/11/2022123SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
11/07/2022122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
28/06/2022124SP85 - Olney, Salcey, Yardley Chase
17/06/2022224SP64 - Silverstone
28/03/2022124TQ09 - Chorleywood, Chalfont St Peter
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