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Zelotherses unitana
Northern Grey Tortrix (H?bner, [1799])
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
990 / 49.032
Photo © Andy Newbold,  19/6/20 Sibford Ferris gen det

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Hogweed, angelica, bramble etc
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4

Rare in our region, where it is at the southern end of its UK distribution. Appears to be resident only in the far north of Oxfordshire.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 3 (4%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2016.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
08/06/2022123SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
23/06/2021123SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
12/07/2020123SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
25/06/2020123SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
19/06/2020123SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
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