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Spatalistis bifasciana
Scarce Yellow-spot Tortrix (Hübner, 1787)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
1034 / 49.058
Photo © Patrick Clement,  Kingsford CP, Worcestershire. June 1st 2018.

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Wingspan: 12-14mm
Flight: May to July
Foodplant:   buckthorn and dogwood (oak and sweet chestnut leaves)
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Locally fairly common resident in ancient deciduous woodland.

Quercus spp., Betula pendula, Carpinus, Castanea, Fagus or Prunus avium with larva feeding on dead or withered leaves within a partial case from April to June.

Recorded in 27 (19%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1895.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
20/06/2023137SP06 - Redditch
12/06/2023137SP06 - Redditch
20/07/2021136SO47 - Leintwardine/Mortimer Forest
19/07/2021236SO51 - Doward & Goodrich
19/07/2021237SP06 - Redditch
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