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Acleris literana
Lichen Tortrix (Linnaeus, 1758)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
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Photo © Martin Harvey,  Great Kimble, Bucks, Feb 2024

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Oak
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Now a widespread and relatively common species in our region, having increased its range significantly over the past two decades.

Recorded in 40 (51%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1921.
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
04/09/2022124SP63 - Buckingham (W), Stowe, Mixbury
14/08/2022124SP60 - Waterperry, Long Crendon
13/08/2022222SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
12/08/2022124SU99 - Amersham, Beaconsfield
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