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Cacoecimorpha pronubana
Carnation Tortrix (H?bner, 1799)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
985 / 49.030
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Westcott, Bucks 2021 (male)

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Wide variety of different trees and plants.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Reasonably widespread across our region, especially in gardens. Female is larger and often lighter in colour than the male. Both have orange hind-wings, particularly obvious on the male.

Recorded in 42 (30%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1975.
Last Recorded in 2022.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
12/09/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
04/09/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
25/08/2022122SU87 - White Waltham
09/08/2022124SP95 - Lavendon
02/08/2022124SP95 - Lavendon
Further info: Cacoecimorpha pronubana
 
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