Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Crocidosema plebejana
(Zeller, 1847)1157 / 49.261

Morley’s Final Catalogue: Not listed.

Recent Status: A regular immigrant species. It is possible it may breed in Suffolk.

Life Style: This is a multi-brooded species that comes to light and can be found at any time during the year. The larvae feed on the seeds of Malva arborea and Alcea rosea. They pupate away from the larval habitation.

Identification: A distinctively marked Olethreutinae with a short forward pointing tuft on the head.

Recorded in 18 (31%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1997.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
24/12/2024+25TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
15/12/2024+25TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
01/12/2024125TM23 - Felixstowe/Landguard Point
01/12/2024+25TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
30/11/2024+25TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
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Wingspan: 12-16mm.
Flight: July to Oct
Foodplant:   Tree-mallow, marsh-mallows (seeds)
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Further info: Crocidosema plebejana
 
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