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Photo © Dave Grundy,  attracted to moth traps, Culbin Forest, Scotland, 04-05-13

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Acleris abietana

(Hübner, 1822)1059 / 49.067

Rare resident of coniferous woodland.

On several coniferous trees with larva feeding June/July on needles in a flimsy web.

Recorded in 5 (4%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2008.
Last Recorded in 2021.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 18-25mm
Flight: September-April
Foodplant:   Coniferous trees
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce A
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
09/05/20211VC36 - HerefordshireSO47
09/05/20151VC36 - HerefordshireSO47
01/10/20141VC40 - ShropshireSO77
01/05/20121VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
14/01/20111VC37 - WorcestershireSO66
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