ABH 49.156
Marbled Orchard Tortrix Hedya nubiferana
BF 1083
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(Haworth, 1811)
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Family
Tortricidae » Olethreutinae
Wingspan
30-38 mm
Description
AKA
Green Budworm moth Has a number of similars many of which mimic
a bird dropping whilst at rest
Similars
Plum Tortrix H. pruniana, differs in having
the two black postmedian dots more prominent and situated costad
of the projection of the outer edge of the median fascia
Life Cycle
Flying from dusk into the night, between
June and August, the adult is easily attracted to light.
Habitat
Common
in hedgerows, gardens and orchards throughout the British IslesThe
larvae feed on a variety of trees including hawthorn (Crataegus) and
blackthorn (Prunus spinosa).
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ABH 49.156 |
Marbled Orchard Tortrix Hedya nubiferana |
BF 1083 |
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Phenology |
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Tortricidae » Olethreutinae | ||||||||||||||
Wingspan |
30-38 mm | ||||||||||||||
Description |
AKA Green Budworm moth Has a number of similars many of which mimic a bird dropping whilst at rest Similars Plum Tortrix H. pruniana, differs in having the two black postmedian dots more prominent and situated costad of the projection of the outer edge of the median fascia |
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Life Cycle |
Flying from dusk into the night, between
June and August, the adult is easily attracted to light. |
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Habitat |
Common in hedgerows, gardens and orchards throughout the British IslesThe larvae feed on a variety of trees including hawthorn (Crataegus) and blackthorn (Prunus spinosa). | ||||||||||||||
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