Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Pammene argyrana

(Hübner, [1799])1228 / 49.363

Fairly common resident.

Quercus spp. with larva feeding from June to September in a spongy gall, then pupating in a cocoon in a gall or under moss or bark.

Verification Grade Comment: Hindwing examined - otherwise = 4

Recorded in 44 (31%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 10-13 mm
Flight: April and May
Foodplant:   The larva lives in a gall, often that of another insect.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
14/05/20222VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
13/05/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
08/05/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO36
01/05/20222VC37 - WorcestershireSO95
25/04/20223VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
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