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Phtheochroa inopiana
Fleabane Drab (Haworth, 1811)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
921 / 49.092
Photo © Philip Tizzard,  08/07/2023 Stowe

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Common Fleabane
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

A widespread but local species in our region which in recent years seems to have become more common, especially in the damper areas of mid-Bucks and mid-Oxon where the food-plant flourishes.

Recorded in 37 (47%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1925.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
29/07/20221424SP85 - Olney, Salcey, Yardley Chase
27/07/2022422SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
11/07/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
11/07/2022222SU87 - White Waltham
07/07/2022122SU87 - White Waltham
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