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Argyrotaenia ljungiana
Heather Tortrix (Thunberg, 1797)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
974 / 49.020
Photo © Janice Robertson,  Milton Keynes, Bucks, May 2024

Similar Upper Thames Species
Heath Tortrix
Acleris hyemana
Foodplant:   Bog myrtle, Heather, as well as various trees
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

More widespread across much of our area than its English name would suggest thanks to its use of other food-plants such as birches and knapweeds as well as heather.

Recorded in 35 (45%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1939.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
12/09/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
14/08/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
12/08/2022222SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
08/08/2022222SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
02/08/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
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