Green Oak Tortrix - Tortrix viridana
Species
Description
Wingspan 18-23 mm. A very distinctive species as this is the only green 'Tortrix' in the British Isles.
Habitat
Well wooded areas, particularly deciduous woodland and other areas where Oak is present in numbers.
When to see it
Flying during May and June from dusk onwards, it can also be found resting in sunshine.
Life History
Inhabiting Oak woodland, it can become a pest. Although Oak is the main food plant, other deciduous trees are also used, the larvae feeding in a rolled-up or folded leaf. These abundant larvae sometimes completely defoliate trees.
UK Status
It is common to very common in many parts of Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status
= A (common and resident)
Bradley & Fletcher no.
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Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1 - 05 July 2012 -
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1 - 27 June 2010 -
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Additional Images
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Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1 - 05 July 2012 -
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Rod Baker
Wigston Magna - 27 June 2012
Green Oah Tortrix
