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Acleris laterana
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Acleris variegana
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1048 / 49.077

Common resident of woodlands, hedgerows and gardens.

Polyphagous on Rosaceous shrubs and some herbaceous plants with larva feeding from May to July in spun and folded leaves.

A fairly variable species, though usually showing at least some white in the basal half of the forewings.

Recorded in 104 (74%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1877.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 14-18mm
Flight: July to October
Foodplant:   Various plants and shrubs including roses, brambles, hawthorns, cherries, apples, pears and Blackthorn
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
08/11/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO54
27/10/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
27/10/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
26/10/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
25/10/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
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