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Cydia ulicetana
Common Gorse Moth (Haworth, 1811)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1255 / 49.325
Photo © Phil Barden

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Wingspan: 12-16mm
Flight: Two Generations. April-June. July-Sept.
(May-July in the north)
Foodplant:   Gorse, Broom, Greenweeds, Bird's-foot Trefoil
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Recorded in 64 (67%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1978.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
06/09/202314SS14 - North Devon
05/09/202314SS14 - North Devon
05/09/202313SX55 - South Devon
05/09/2023+3SX87 - South Devon
04/09/202314SS14 - North Devon
Further info: Cydia ulicetana
 
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