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Neocochylis molliculana
Tawny-fronted Straw (Zeller, 1874)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
964a / 49.138
Photo © Keith Mitchell,  Stoke Goldington 09/08/2022

Similar Upper Thames Species
White-fronted Straw
Neocochylis hybridella
Foodplant:   Bristly Oxtongue
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

A post-millennium colonist of our area, first recorded in Berks (2003), then Bucks (2010) and Oxon (2011). Now widespread across our region and very common, probably the most frequently encountered of the Cochylid species.

Recorded in 51 (65%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2003.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
20/09/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
19/09/2022122SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
14/09/2022122SU87 - White Waltham
13/09/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
12/09/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
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