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Eucosma obumbratana
Shaded Tortrix (Lienig & Zeller, 1846)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1202 / 49.264
Photo © Patrick Clement

Similar West Midlands Species
Common Knapweed Tortrix
Eucosma hohenwartiana
Wingspan: 14-20 mm
Flight: July and August
Foodplant:   Sow-thistle
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Uncommon resident of grassland, roadside verges and waste ground.

Sonchus arvensis with larva feeding in the flowerhead in August/September.

Recorded in 34 (24%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
27/07/2023137SO86 - Droitwich Spa
20/07/2023236SO25 - Kington & Michaelchurch
10/07/2023 to 17/07/2023136SO54 - NE Hereford & Marden
08/07/2023136SO55 - Bodenham & Pudlestone
27/06/2023137SP06 - Redditch
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