Epinotia subocellana

Alternative names
Pale Willow Tortrix
White Sallow Bell
Description

Wingspan 10 to14 mm. A largely white and grey species, but with a splash of orange near the wing tips.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

It inhabits wooded and damp areas where the foodplant occurs.

When to see it

The adults are on the wing during May to July, flying from dusk onwards, and are attracted to light.

Life History

The foodplant is Willow.

UK Status

A fairly common species over much of Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent but not common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = B (scarce resident or restricted distribution or regular migrant).

Reference
49.244 BF1132

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species profile

Common names
White Sallow Bell
Species group:
Moths
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Records on NatureSpot:
4
First record:
03/07/2011 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
23/06/2020 (Leonard, Pete)

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