Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Epinotia abbreviana

(Fabricius, 1794)1150 / 49.234

Morley’s Final Catalogue: Abundant everywhere on elm; unnoted in the west. Copdock, Bramford, Nacton, Hacheston and Marlesford, Aldeburgh, Leiston, Yoxford, Blythbro Wood, &c.

Recent Status: Locally common in Suffolk.

Life Style: A single brooded species flying from June till September. The larvae feed on Ulmus and Acer campestre. They pupate on the ground. The ova pass the winter.

Identification: The moth is very variable. When specimens show markings then the shape and clearly marked edge of the basal patch should allow identification. Otherwise genitalia dissection may be necessary.
The larvae feed in unopened buds in their first instar that results in a characteristic arc of holes between the veins as the leaves open and expand later in the year. More Info

Recorded in 37 (64%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1987.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
01/08/2023126TL84 - Sudbury/Glemsford
24/07/2023125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
23/07/2023125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
18/07/2023125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
18/07/2023125TM06 - Bacton/Stowupland
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Wingspan: 12 - 16 mm
Flight: June - July.
Foodplant:   Elm.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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