49.261 (BF1157)

Tree-mallow Tortrix   

Crocidosema plebejana
Micro
Tortricidae
Adult: 2
Resident. Rare.

Recording Method

Flies from late afternoon. Attracted to light.

Life cycle

Larvae June to October. Adults fly July to October.

Larval foodplants

Mainly Tree-mallow, also Hollyhock.

History

The first for D&G was one to light near Whithorn (VC74) on 25 August 2025.

record(s) from hectad(s) in D&G

VC74 VC73 VC72
Last recorded

 UK Moths website - further information on species (with photos)

 East Scotland Butterfly Conservation website - national distribution maps and phenology

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