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Phalonidia gilvicomana
Wall Lettuce Straw (Zeller, 1847)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
933 / 49.099
Photo © Will Langdon,  Larva on Mycelis muralis - Aston Rowant NNR - 14/07/2023

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Wall lettuce and nipplewort
Nat Status: pRDB3
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

A rare species found across parts of southern England. There are three records from our region, all of larvae on chalk down-land in Oxfordshire.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 2 (3%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1988.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
14/07/20223023SU79 - Aston Rowant NNR, Turville
13/09/1989123SU69 - Benson, Watlington
28/08/1988223SU69 - Benson, Watlington
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