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Epinotia brunnichana
Large Birch Roller (Linnaeus, 1767)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1155 / 49.231
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Westcott, Bucks 2022

Similar Upper Thames Species
Varied Birch Roller
Epinotia solandriana
Foodplant:   Birch, hazel and sallow
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4

A widespread and fairly common species of woodland across our region. Variable, plainer forms can easily be confused with those of Epinotia solandriana.

Verification Grade Comment: Non distinctive forms - Grade 4

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 47 (60%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1928.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
23/08/2022124SP61 - Bernwood, Rushbeds, Bullingdon
12/08/2022124SP85 - Olney, Salcey, Yardley Chase
30/07/20221524SP61 - Bernwood, Rushbeds, Bullingdon
30/07/2022224SP61 - Bernwood, Rushbeds, Bullingdon
29/07/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
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