Tortricidae : Tortricinae
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Argyrotaenia ljungiana
Heather Tortrix
(Thunberg, 1797)974 / 49.020

Recorded in 15 (68%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1994.
Last Recorded in 2022.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
09/08/2022130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
02/08/2022130TL03 - Ampthill, Flitwick, Silsoe
23/07/2022230TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
22/07/2022130TL15 - Great Barford, Eaton Socon
19/07/2022230TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
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Wingspan: 12-16 mm.
Flight: April and May, then again in late June.
Foodplant:   Bog myrtle, Heather, as well as various trees.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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