Tortricidae : Tortricinae
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Photo © Patrick Clement,  Ex larva in spun leaves of Acer campestre, Comer Wood, Shropshire, 24.8.21., adult emerged 24.9.21.

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Acleris sparsana

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1041 / 49.069

Common resident.

Fagus sylvatica, Carpinus betulus, Acer pseudoplatanus, Acer campestre with larva feeding in a web under a leaf, then between spun leaves.

Recorded in 84 (60%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1864.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 18-22 mm.
Flight: September - December
Foodplant:   Beech, field maple, hornbeam and sycamore
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
26/11/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
16/11/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSP18
15/11/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSP18
14/11/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSP18
12/11/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO49
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