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Pammene aurita
Tawny Sycamore Piercer Razowski, 1991
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1233 / 49.376
Photo © Patrick Clement,  To light Comer Wood, Shropshire, 17th July 2021

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Wingspan: 14-15 mm.
Flight: July and August
Foodplant:   sycamore
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Fairly common resident.

Acer pseudoplatanus with larva feeding in the seeds in August/September.

Recorded in 50 (36%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1975.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
20/08/2023139SO89 - Himley/Penn
16/08/2023140SJ80 - Chillington
14/08/2023+37SO85 - Worcester
10/08/2023140SO57 - Ludlow
10/08/2023137SO77 - Wyre Forest
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