Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Endothenia oblongana
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Endothenia gentianaeana

(Hübner, 1799)1097 / 49.186

Fairly common resident.

Dipsacus fullonum with larva feeding from September to May, on the pith in the seedheads, not entering the seeds, and pupating in situ.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 50 (36%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1879.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 15-19mm
Flight: May - August
Foodplant:   Teasel
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
18/11/2022+VC37 - WorcestershireSO86 -
06/10/20225VC37 - WorcestershireSO86 -
12/09/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO97
06/07/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO57
01/07/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO46
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