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 ...
Grey Gorse Piercer
Cydia ulicetana
LEPIDOPTERA | Tortricoidea
Tortricidae (Tortricid Leafroller Moths) > Olethreutinae > Grapholitini
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Checklist ref.              49.325
Designation: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 common and widespread where suitable habitat occurs
Typical habitat:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â heathland, moorland, scrub
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â primarily in the unripe seed pods of Gorse or Broom
Flight behaviour:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â flies in sunshine, and around dusk
Flight season:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â May - June, and July - September in the south
Holt Heath - White Sheets Plantation, East Dorset | Aug.22
