ABH 49.059
Green Oak Tortrix Tortrix viridana
BF 1033
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(Linnaeus, 1758)
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Family
Tortricidae » Tortricinae
Wingspan
18-23 mm
Description
Fairly unmistakablebeing the only green
'Tortrix' in the British Isles. Inhabiting Oak woodland, it can
become a pest, the abundant larvae sometimes completely defoliating
trees. There is only one potential similar Cream-bordered Green
Pea Earias clorana which has a white border to the wing and rests
with its wings higher a more 'tent like' posture.
Life Cycle
Flying during May and June, from dusk
onwards, it can also be found resting in sunshine.Although oak (Quercus)
is the main foodplant, other deciduous trees are also used, the
larvae feeding in a rolled-up or folded leaf.
Habitat
Well wooded areas, particularly deciduous
woodland and other areas where Oak is present in numbers.
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ABH 49.059 |
Green Oak Tortrix Tortrix viridana |
BF 1033 |
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Wingspan |
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Description |
Fairly unmistakablebeing the only green 'Tortrix' in the British Isles. Inhabiting Oak woodland, it can become a pest, the abundant larvae sometimes completely defoliating trees. There is only one potential similar Cream-bordered Green Pea Earias clorana which has a white border to the wing and rests with its wings higher a more 'tent like' posture. |
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Life Cycle |
Flying during May and June, from dusk
onwards, it can also be found resting in sunshine.Although oak (Quercus)
is the main foodplant, other deciduous trees are also used, the
larvae feeding in a rolled-up or folded leaf. |
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Well wooded areas, particularly deciduous woodland and other areas where Oak is present in numbers. | ||||||||||||||
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