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Acleris forsskaleana

Checklist Number
49.062 [B&F: 1036]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Tortricidae
Subfamily:Tortricinae
Genus:Acleris
Species:forsskaleana
Authority:(Linnaeus, 1758)

Common in woodland and gardens throughout England and Wales. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-19 mm. The pale yellow ground colour and strongly reticulate pattern of the forewing distinguish this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Field Maple and Sycamore, living within a spun or rolled leaf, over-wintering as a small larva.

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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