49.304 (BF1207)

Pine Leaf-mining Moth   

Clavigesta purdeyi
Micro
Tortricidae
Adult: 2

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Resident. Rare.

Recording Method

Can be disturbed by day. Attracted to light.

Life cycle

Larvae September-July. Adults fly late June-September.

Larval foodplants

Corsican, Lodgepole and Scot’s Pines.

Habitat

Gardens, parks and woodland.

History

The first record for D&G was one netted at Torrs Warren (VC74) on 7 August 2024. Two more were attracted to light at the same site on 1 September 2024.

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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