Marbled Orchard Tortrix - Hedya nubiferana

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Description

Wingspan 15-21 mm. One of many similar species which mimics a bird-dropping when at rest.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Hedgerows, gardens and orchards.

When to see it

Flying from dusk into the night, between June and August, the adult is easily attracted to light.

Life History

The larvae feed on a variety of trees including Hawthorn and Blackthorn.

UK Status

This is a common species throughout Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.

VC55 Status

Quite common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)

Reference
49.156 BF1083
  • David Nicholls
    Ratby garden
    21 June 2012
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    03 June 2014
  • David Nicholls
    Ratby garden
    21 June 2012
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    16 June 2012
  • David Nicholls
    Cloud Wood
    07 July 2012
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    09 June 2013
  • Rod Baker
    Newton Harcourt
    28 July 2012

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Species profile

Common names
Marbled Orchard Tortrix
Species group:
Moths
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Records on NatureSpot:
307
First record:
01/01/1998 (Adrian Russell)
Last record:
30/06/2023 (Green, Dale)

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  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    29 May 2011
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    06 June 2010
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    22 June 2012
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    16 June 2012
  • HAPeacock
    The Orchards
    19 June 2012
  • Ron.stevens
    Broughton Astley
    19 June 2012
  • Ron.stevens
    Broughton Astley
    19 June 2012
  • David Scott
    Glen Road Newton Harcourt
    28 July 2012
    Newton Harcourt 28th July 2012