Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Epinotia cruciana

(Linnaeus, 1761)1147 / 49.238

Locally fairly common resident.

Salix caprea, S. cinerea, S. aurita with larva feeding in spun terminal shoots in April/May.

Recorded in 35 (25%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1854.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 12-15 mm.
Flight: June - early August
Foodplant:   Sallows and willows
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
17/06/20233VC39 - StaffordshireSK03
15/06/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO95
23/06/20222VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
22/06/2022+VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
29/06/20191VC37 - WorcestershireSO75
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