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Apotomis sororculana
Lesser Birch Marble (Zetterstedt, 1839)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1095 / 49.152

Similar West Midlands Species
White-shouldered Marble
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Birch Marble
Apotomis betuletana
Wingspan: 17-20mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Birch
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Rare resident, possibly extinct, not recorded for over 100 years.

Betula spp. with larva feeding from July to September in flatly spun leaves.

Recorded in 5 (4%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 1908.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
1908139SK01 - Cannock Chase/Rugeley
1908+36SO63 - Much Marcle & Aylton
1900+39SJ91 - Cannock Chase/Penkridge
1900+39SK01 - Cannock Chase/Rugeley
1892+36SO63 - Much Marcle & Aylton
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