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Choristoneura hebenstreitella
Great Tortrix (M?ller, 1764)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
983 / 49.018
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Bernwood Forest, Bucks 2010

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Deciduous trees.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

A local but fairly widespread species across our area, mainly in woodland although can also turn up in gardens and other habitats. Care is needed to separate from Lozotaenia forsterana.

Recorded in 35 (45%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1924.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
21/06/2022424SP61 - Bernwood, Rushbeds, Bullingdon
21/06/2022224SP61 - Bernwood, Rushbeds, Bullingdon
21/06/2022224SP61 - Bernwood, Rushbeds, Bullingdon
17/06/2022122SU97 - Slough (S), Windsor
14/06/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
Further info: Choristoneura hebenstreitella
 
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