Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Eucosma lacteana
Approx Length (c. 11mm) Wingspan (18-22mm)
      
      
      
      
    
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Eucosma metzneriana

(Treitshcke, 1830)1196 / 49.274

Morley’s Final Catalogue: Not listed.

Recent Status: An occasional immigrant species that has established colonies in Britain. One appears to be in Breckland.

Life Style: A single brooded species that comes to light flying during May, June and July. The larvae feed in stems of Artemisia absinthium and A. vulgaris. They pupate in the stem.

Identification: A whitish species marked in grey brown. It is the largest by far of any Eucosma species likely to be found in Suffolk. More Info

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 9 (16%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2012.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
03/07/2024126TL97 - Hopton/Ixworth
28/06/2023125TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
07/07/2022125TM23 - Felixstowe/Landguard Point
11/06/2022125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
01/07/2021226TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
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Wingspan: 18-22mm
Flight: June - July
Foodplant:   Mugwort, Wormwood (Artemisia spp.)
Nat Status: pRDB3
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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