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Bactra lancealana
Common Lance (Hubner, 1799)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1111 / 49.194
Photo © Dave Wilton,  River Ray Reserves, Bucks 2008

Similar Upper Thames Species
Marsh Lance
Bactra furfurana
Foodplant:   Various rushes
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

A widespread and common species found across our region, mainly in areas of damp grassland and heathland. Quite variable and some forms may require dissection to separate from other Bactra species.

Recorded in 53 (68%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1978.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
02/09/2022122SU67 - Reading (W), Whitchurch
18/08/2022123SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
11/08/2022522SU96 - Ascot / Sunninghill
04/08/2022122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
04/08/20221122SU96 - Ascot / Sunninghill
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