Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Photo © John Walshe,  Hereford 23/3/22 - to MOL lure

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Pammene argyrana
Approx Length (c. 8mm) Wingspan (14-16mm.)
      
      
      
      
    
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Pammene giganteana

(Peyerimhoff, 1863)1227 / 49.362

Rare resident, although the arrival of the MOL and FUN pheromone lures is producing spectacular results in many areas, so its status is likely to change for the better.

With larva feeding in a young oak-apple or spongy gall from June to August, then pupating in a gall or dead twigs.

Recorded in 37 (26%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1892.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 14-16mm.
Flight: March - May
Foodplant:   oak-apple galls
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Pammene ignorata | Pammene argyrana >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
07/05/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
22/04/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
22/04/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
17/04/20225VC37 - WorcestershireSO77
17/04/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
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