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Falseuncaria ruficiliana
Rusty-tipped Straw (Haworth, 1811)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
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Photo © David Wilton,  Yoesden Bank, Bucks May 2023

Similar Upper Thames Species
Chamomile Straw
Cochylidia implicitana
Foodplant:   Cowslip, Lousewort or Goldenrod
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

In our region this is a fairly widespread but very local species of chalk grassland. Easily disturbed during the daytime and comes to light at night.

Recorded in 20 (14%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1906.
Last Recorded in 2022.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
12/07/2022222SU57 - Hermitage / Ashampstead
07/07/2022122SU77 - Reading
02/05/2022223SU79 - Aston Rowant NNR, Turville
02/05/20222023SU79 - Aston Rowant NNR, Turville
02/05/2022123SU79 - Aston Rowant NNR, Turville
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