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Neosphaleroptera nubilana
Dingy Hedge Grey (H?bner, 1799)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
1027 / 49.042
Photo © Dave Wilton,  River Ray Reserves (BBOWT), Bucks 2008

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   hawthorns, cherries and blackthorn.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4

An uncommon moth of hedgerows, especially in damper areas of our region. It flies in sunshine as well as at night. Easily confused with some of the smaller Cnephasia species.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 14 (10%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1902.
Last Recorded in 2019.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
29/06/2019124SU88 - Marlow, Maidenhead
21/06/20192022SP40 - Wolvercote, Wytham, Wootton
25/06/2018324SP91 - Pitstone, Ivinghoe Hills
16/07/2013124SP91 - Pitstone, Ivinghoe Hills
14/07/2013124SP91 - Pitstone, Ivinghoe Hills
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