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Choristoneura hebenstreitella

Checklist Number
49.018 [B&F: 0983]

Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity

Classification

Family:Tortricidae
Subfamily:Tortricinae
Genus:Choristoneura
Species:hebenstreitella
Authority:(Müller, 1764)

Local in woodland throughout the British Isles, but not in northern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight found in mature woodland and widely distributed in such habitat. Wingspan male 19-25 mm, female 24-30 mm. The large size and distinctive olive-brown markings are characteristic of this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on various deciduous trees and shrubs, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
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Larval

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Records by week (larval)