Epinotia abbreviana (Brown Elm Tortrix)


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Epinotia abbreviana
Brown Elm Tortrix (Fabricius, 1794)
Tortricidae : Olethreutinae

1150 / 49.234

Photo © John Thacker, Harwell 13.6.20 Genitalia checked (Scale mm)

Similar Upper Thames Species: None

A widespread and fairly common species across our region, found in woodland, hedgerows and gardens. Quite variable in appearance.

Recorded in 33 (24%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1975.
Last Recorded in 2022.

Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
17/07/2022	1	23	SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
12/07/2022	1	24	SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
08/07/2022	2	24	SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
16/06/2022	1	24	SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
15/06/2022	4	22	SU49 - Marcham / Abingdon (W)

Further info: Epinotia abbreviana

	UK Moths		Mothdissection UK
	Lepiforum.de		Upper Thames Moths (Full)