Small World Discoveries
by Tony Enticknap - tickspics
Taking a close look at insects and other small species that can be found in and around East Dorset and the New Forest ...
Brindled Tortrix
Ptycholoma lecheana
LEPIDOPTERA | Tortricoidea
Tortricidae (Tortricid Leafroller Moths) > Tortricinae > Archipini
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Checklist ref.                49.022
Designation:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 'micro-moth'
Status:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â common across much of England and Wales, scarce in Scotland
Typical habitat:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â woodlands, parks, hedgerows, gardens
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â in rolls or spun leaves of various trees and shrubs
Flight behaviour:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â flies in the afternoon and evening, and to light
Flight season:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â May - August
Redman's Hill, Verwood, East Dorset | May 22
Garston Wood, Cranborne Chase, East Dorset | May 22
