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Crocidosema plebejana
Tree-mallow Tortrix (Zeller, 1847)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1157 / 49.261
Photo © John Thacker,  Harwell 2.8.18 (Scale mm)

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Tree-mallow, marsh-mallows (seeds)
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

As a UK resident this is a coastal species but it is also known to be a regular immigrant from Europe. Unlikely to have a permanent presence in our region and the spread of records (and sighting dates) is more suggestive of migrant activity or wanderers.

Recorded in 13 (9%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1983.
Last Recorded in 2022.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
10/11/2022122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
10/11/2022122SU86 - Wokingham / Bracknell
26/08/2022122SU48 - Wantage (E) / Harwell
10/10/2021122SU87 - White Waltham
02/08/2018122SU48 - Wantage (E) / Harwell
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