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Acleris cristana
Tufted Tortrix ([Denis & Schifferm?ller], 1775)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
1054 / 49.076
Photo © John Thacker,  Harwell 22.4.19 (Scale mm)

Similar Upper Thames Species
Varied Tortrix
Acleris hastiana
Foodplant:   Blackthorn and Hawthorn
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread and common across our region, in all habitats. Highly variable, but most forms have a white head and thorax as well as very noticeable mid-wing scale tufts (although the latter can be lost, especially during winter hibernation).

Recorded in 52 (67%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1919.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
10/11/2022+22SU77 - Reading
28/10/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
01/09/2022124SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
16/08/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
15/08/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
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