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Philedone gerningana
Northern Reveller ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
1008 / 49.008

Similar West Midlands Species
Light Brown Apple Moth
Epiphyas postvittana
Wingspan: 13-16mm
Flight: June - September
Foodplant:   Various plants and shrubs
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Local resident most frequent in upland areas of heath, bogs and rocky outcrops.

Vaccinium myrtillus, Potentilla spp. with larva feeding May/June in spun leaves and flowerheads.

Recorded in 17 (12%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2020.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
12/07/2020140SJ43 - Welshampton/Whixall Moss
05/07/2019140SJ60 - Coalbrookdale/Brosley
16/07/2013140SO49 - Church Stretton
31/07/2010139SK06 - North Staffs Moors
31/07/2010339SK06 - North Staffs Moors
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