Contributors

Epiphyas postvittana (Walker, 1863) © Patrick Clement
Light Brown Apple Moth

Larva development on Blackthorn over 20 days, Woodgate Valley CP, VC37. Adult reared, emerged 28.10.25.

Acleris umbrana (Hübner, [1799]) © Patrick Clement

14mm larva, 7.9.25. found as an early instar between two flat-spun Blackthorn leaves 16.8.25. Illey, VC37. Adult reared, emerged 20.10.25.

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Acleris umbrana (Hübner, [1799]) © Patrick Clement

Ex larva on Blackthorn, 16.8.25. Illey, VC37, emerged 20.10.25.

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Acleris umbrana (Hübner, [1799]) © Patrick Clement

Ex larva 15th August 2025 between two flat-spun blackthorn leaves, Romsley, Worcestershire. Emerged 5th October 2025.

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Acleris umbrana (Hübner, [1799]) © Patrick Clement

Mature larva, photographed 27th August 2025, reared from small specimen between two flat-spun blackthorn leaves, Romsley, Worcestershire, 15th August 2025, adult reared, emerged 5th October 2025.

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Acleris umbrana (Hübner, [1799]) © Patrick Clement

Larva development over 12 days from mid-August. Adult reared, emerged 5th October 2025.

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Acleris rhombana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Patrick Clement
Rhomboid Tortrix

Larva development over 11 days, April 2025, Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Adult reared emerged 28.9.25.

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Acleris rhombana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Patrick Clement
Rhomboid Tortrix

Ex larva on Blackthorn, Trench Wood, Worcestershire, 13.4.25. Adult emerged 28.9.25.

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Acleris rhombana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Patrick Clement
Rhomboid Tortrix

Ex larva on Blackthorn 30.4.25. Grafton Wood, Worcestershire. Emerged 17.9.25.

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Caloptilia honoratella (Rebel, 1914) © Patrick Clement

On Sycamore, Lutley, VC37, 2nd August 2025. Mine 8.5mm across.

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Swammerdamia pyrella (Villers, 1789) © Patrick Clement

To light, Halesowen, 13.8.25. A fresh individual photographed with the the light at an angle to best highlight the copper terminal fringe.

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Lyonetia prunifoliella sensu auctt © Patrick Clement

Mine on Prunus spinosa showing characteristic frass chains ejected from mine. Halesowen, 14.8.25.

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Scrobipalpa ocellatella (Boyd, 1858) © Patrick Clement
Beet Moth

To light, Halesowen, 17.8.25.

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Hecatera dysodea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Patrick Clement
Small Ranunculus

To light, Halesowen, 17.8.25.

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Clostera curtula (Linnaeus, 1758) © Patrick Clement
Chocolate-tip

16mm larva found between two spun Aspen leaves, Woodgate Valley, VC37, 22.8.25.

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Epinotia maculana (Fabricius, 1775) © Patrick Clement

12mm larva from rolled Aspen leaf, Trench Wood, Worcestershire, 24th May 2025. Adult reared, emerged 28th August 2025.

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Epinotia maculana (Fabricius, 1775) © Patrick Clement

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Clostera curtula (Linnaeus, 1758) © Patrick Clement
Chocolate-tip

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Epinotia maculana (Fabricius, 1775) © Patrick Clement

Ex larva from rolled Aspen leaf, Trench Wood, Worcestershire.

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Epinotia maculana (Fabricius, 1775) © Patrick Clement

Ex larva, 24th May 2025, from rolled Aspen leaf, Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Emerged 6th September 2025.

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Acleris rhombana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Patrick Clement
Rhomboid Tortrix

10mm larva from Blackthorn 30.4.25 Grafton Wood, Worcestershire. Adult reared, emerged 17.9.25.

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Acleris rhombana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Patrick Clement
Rhomboid Tortrix

11mm larva from Blackthorn 30.4.25 Grafton Wood, Worcestershire. Adult reared, emerged 17.9.25.

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Pandemis corylana (Fabricius, 1794) © Patrick Clement
Chequered Fruit-tree Tortrix

Found as a very small larva on Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) at Arley Arboretum, Worcestershire 14.5.25. In captivity initially fed on Nordmann Fir and later Sallow. Adult reared, emerged 18.7.25.

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Tethea ocularis (Linnaeus, 1767) © Patrick Clement
Figure of Eighty

20mm larva on Lombardy Poplar, Halesowen July 2025.

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Cataclysta lemnata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Patrick Clement
Small China-mark

Female to light, Halesowen. 29.7.25.

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Orthotelia sparganella (Thunberg, 1788) © Patrick Clement

To light, Halesowen, VC37, 31st July 2025.

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Coleophora lineolea (Haworth, 1828) © Patrick Clement

To light, Halesowen, 30th July 2025

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Ematurga atomaria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Patrick Clement
Common Heath

Swept from Heather, Highgate Common, Staffordshire, 25.7.25.

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Acleris sparsana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Patrick Clement

14mm larva from Sycamore, 16.6.25., Colemere, Shropshire. Adult reared, emerged 12.7.25.

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Ipimorpha subtusa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Patrick Clement
Olive

To LED, Trench Wood, Worcestershire, 11.7.25.

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Acleris sparsana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Patrick Clement

Ex larva from Sycamore, 16.6.25., Colemere, Shropshire. Adult emerged 12.7.25.

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Ancylis laetana (Fabricius, 1775) © Patrick Clement

To LED, Trench Wood, Worcestershire, 11.7.25.

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Gelechia nigra (Haworth, 1828) © Patrick Clement

To LED, Trench Wood, Worcestershire, 11.7.25.

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Agonopterix ocellana (Fabricius, 1775) © Patrick Clement

Ex larva on Salix, 22.5.25., Severn Valley CP, Shropshire. Emerged 3.7.25.

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Acleris literana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Patrick Clement

Ex larva on Quercus, 22.5.25., Severn Valley CP, Shropshire. Emerged 3.7.25.

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Gelechia scotinella Herrich-Schäffer, 1854 © Patrick Clement

To LED, Grafton Wood, Worcestershire, 5.7.25.

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Gelechia sororculella (Hübner, [1817]) © Patrick Clement

To LED, Grafton Wood, Worcestershire, 5.7.25. Gen Det PGC

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Cyclophora annularia (Fabricius, 1775) © Patrick Clement
Mocha

To LED, Grafton Wood, Worcestershire, 5.7.25.

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Idaea rusticata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Patrick Clement
Least Carpet

To LED Trench Wood, Worcestershire, 11.7.25.

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Acleris cristana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Patrick Clement

To LED Trench Wood, Worcestershire, 11.7.25.

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Cryphia algae (Fabricius, 1775) © Patrick Clement
Tree-lichen Beauty

To LED Trench Wood, Worcestershire, 11.7.25.

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Nycteola revayana (Scopoli, 1772) © Patrick Clement
Oak Nycteoline

Upwey, Dorset, (P. Harris.)

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Gypsonoma minutana (Hübner, [1799]) © Patrick Clement

Upwey, Dorset, (P. Harris.)

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Tethea ocularis (Linnaeus, 1767) © Patrick Clement
Figure of Eighty

12mm larva on Lombardy Poplar, Populus nigra, Halesowen.

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Eudemis porphyrana (Hübner, [1799]) © Patrick Clement

Pre pupation larva.

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Eudemis porphyrana (Hübner, [1799]) © Patrick Clement

In a rolled leaf on Malus, 30.4.25., Grafton Wood, Worcestershire. Adult reared, emerged 17.6.25.

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Eudemis porphyrana (Hübner, [1799]) © Patrick Clement

In a rolled leaf on Malus, 30.4.25., Grafton Wood, Worcestershire. Adult reared, emerged 17.6.25.

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Eudemis porphyrana (Hübner, [1799]) © Patrick Clement

Ex larva in a rolled leaf on Malus, 30.4.25., Grafton Wood, Worcestershire. Emerged 17.6.25.

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Epinotia solandriana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Patrick Clement

To light, Grafton Wood , Worcestershire, 27.6.25. Gen Det, male.

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Ethmia dodecea (Haworth, 1828) © Patrick Clement

To light, Grafton Wood , Worcestershire, 27.6.25.

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Phtheochroa inopiana (Haworth, 1811) © Patrick Clement

To light, Grafton Wood , Worcestershire, 27.6.25.

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Ancylis achatana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Patrick Clement

To light, Ell Wood, Worcestershire.

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Acleris logiana (Clerck, 1759) © Patrick Clement

Ex pupa in larval habitation, folded Birch leaf, Whixall, Shropshire.

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Aristotelia ericinella (Zeller, 1839) © Patrick Clement

On heather, 17.6.25., Whixall, Shropshire. Adult reared, emerged 12.7.25.

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Aleimma loeflingiana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Patrick Clement

Ex larva on Quercus, 4.5.25., Trench Wood, Worcestershire, emerged 31.5.25.

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Apotomis capreana (Hübner, [1817]) © Patrick Clement

10mm larva on Salix, Grafton Wood, Worcestershire. Adult reared.

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Apotomis capreana (Hübner, [1817]) © Patrick Clement

Ex larva on Sallow, 30.4.25., Grafton Wood, Worcestershire. Emerged 31.5.25.

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Archips podana (Scopoli, 1763) © Patrick Clement
Large Fruit-tree Tortrix

Larva development over 17 days. Found on Prunus spinosa, 27.4.25., Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Adult reared, emerged 31.5.25.

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Archips podana (Scopoli, 1763) © Patrick Clement
Large Fruit-tree Tortrix

Ex larva, 27.4.25., on Prunus spinosa, Trench Wood, Worcestershire, emerged 31.5.25.

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Gypsonoma sociana (Haworth, 1811) © Patrick Clement

On Salix, 20.4.25., Trench Wood, Worcestershire. (photo 2.5.25.) Adult reared, emerged 1.6.25.

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Epinotia cruciana (Linnaeus, 1761) © Patrick Clement
Willow Tortrix

9mm larva on Sallow, 7.5.25., Monkwood, Worcestershire. Adult reared, emerged 31.5.25.

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Pseudosciaphila branderiana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Patrick Clement

Ex pupa in rolled Aspen leaf. 24.5.25, Trench Wood, Worcestershire, emerged 2.6.25.

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Archips xylosteana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Patrick Clement
Variegated Golden Tortrix

Larva development over 8 days. On Quercus, Grafton Wood, Worcestershire. Adult reared, emerged 2.6.25.

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Archips xylosteana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Patrick Clement
Variegated Golden Tortrix

Larval development over 14 days. On Betula, Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Adult reared, emerged 2.6.25.

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Notocelia roborana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Patrick Clement

Ex larva on Rosa sp. 7.5.25., Monkwood, Worcestershire. Emerged 3.6.25.

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Gypsonoma dealbana (Frölich, 1828) © Patrick Clement

On Quercus, 4.5.25., Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Adult reared, emerged 3.6.25.

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Gypsonoma dealbana (Frölich, 1828) © Patrick Clement

Ex larva on Quercus, 4.5.25., Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Emerged 3.6.25.

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Gypsonoma sociana (Haworth, 1811) © Patrick Clement

9mm mature larva from Salix, 27.4.25., Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Adult reared, emerged 3.6.25.

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Gypsonoma sociana (Haworth, 1811) © Patrick Clement

On Sallow 7.5.25. Monkwood, Worcestershire. Adult reared, emerged 4.6.25.

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Notocelia roborana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Patrick Clement

Ex larva on Rosa sp. 7.5.25., Monkwood, Worcestershire. Emerged 4.6.25.

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Pseudosciaphila branderiana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Patrick Clement

Ex larva in rolled Aspen leaf 24.5.25. Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Emerged 4.6.25.

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Notocelia roborana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Patrick Clement

Ex larva on Rosa sp. 7.5.25., Monkwood, Worcestershire. Emerged 6.6.25.

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Pseudosciaphila branderiana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Patrick Clement

Ex longitudinally rolled Aspen leaf, 24.5.25., Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Adult reared, emerged 7.6.25.

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Notocelia roborana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Patrick Clement

Pre pupation larva from Rosa sp. 4.5.25., Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Adult reared, adult reared, emerged 11.6.25.

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Notocelia roborana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Patrick Clement

On Rosa sp. 27.4.25., Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Adult reared, emerged 11.6.25.

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Selenia dentaria (Fabricius, 1775) © Patrick Clement
Early Thorn

20mm larva on Hazel, 11.06.25., Grafton Wood, Worcestershire.

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Selenia dentaria (Fabricius, 1775) © Patrick Clement
Early Thorn

20mm larva on Hazel, 11.06.25., Grafton Wood, Worcestershire.

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Epione repandaria (Hufnagel, 1767) © Patrick Clement
Bordered Beauty

25mm larva on Sallow, Grafton Wood, Worcestershire. 11.06.25. Adult reared, emerged 2.7.25.

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Epione repandaria (Hufnagel, 1767) © Patrick Clement
Bordered Beauty

25mm larva on Sallow, Grafton Wood, Worcestershire. 11.06.25. Adult reared, emerged 2.7.25.

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Ancylis diminutana (Haworth, 1811) © Patrick Clement

To light, Grafton Wood, Worcestershire.

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Coleophora serratella (Linnaeus, 1761) © Patrick Clement

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Acleris holmiana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Patrick Clement

On Malus, 22.5.25., Severn Valley CP, Shropshire. Adult reared, emerged 14.6.25.

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Acleris holmiana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Patrick Clement

Ex larva on Malus, 22.5.25., Severn Valley CP. Emerged 14.6.25.

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Scoliopteryx libatrix (Linnaeus, 1758) © Patrick Clement
Herald

A 20mm larva on Salix, Severn Valley Country Park, 22.5.25.

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Agonopterix ocellana (Fabricius, 1775) © Patrick Clement

On Salix, Severn Valley Country Park 22.5.25.

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Choristoneura hebenstreitella (Müller, 1764) © Patrick Clement

Mature larva, 25mm. Grafton Wood, Worcestershire.

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Choristoneura hebenstreitella (Müller, 1764) © Patrick Clement

Larva development over 16 days. Found as a very small larva on Rubus, Grafton Wood, 27th April 2025.

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Orthosia cruda ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Patrick Clement
Small Quaker

25mm larva on Aspen, Trench Wood, Worcestershire, 24th May 2025.

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Rhopobota naevana (Hübner, [1817]) © Patrick Clement
Holly Tortrix

8mm larva on Crataegus, Trench Wood, Worcestershire.

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Rhopobota naevana (Hübner, [1817]) © Patrick Clement
Holly Tortrix

Ex larva on Crataegus, Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Emerged 25.5.25.

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Choristoneura hebenstreitella (Müller, 1764) © Patrick Clement

Mature larva, 25mm. Grafton Wood, Worcestershire.

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Prays fraxinella (Bjerkander, 1784) © Patrick Clement
Ash Bud Moth

Ex larva 7.5.25 on Ash, Fraxinus excelsior, Monkwood, Worcestershire. Emerged 21.5.25.
Identification based on the pale head colour, not orange-brown of ruficeps, and a very slight suggestion of the wing pattern of the 'normal' form.

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Epinotia abbreviana (Fabricius, 1794) © Patrick Clement

Ex larva 27.4.25. on Ulmus, Clent Worcestershire. Emerged 26.5.25.

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Hedya ochroleucana (Frölich, 1828) © Patrick Clement

Ex larva on Rosa sp. 7.5.25., Monkwood, Worcestershire, emerged 30.5.25.

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Choristoneura hebenstreitella (Müller, 1764) © Patrick Clement

Ex larva 16.5.25. on Oak, Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Emerged 29.5.25.

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Gelechia nigra (Haworth, 1828) © Patrick Clement

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Caloptilia honoratella (Rebel, 1914) © Patrick Clement

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Pammene ignorata Kuznetzov, 1968 © Patrick Clement

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Eupithecia linariata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Patrick Clement
Toadflax Pug

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Eupithecia innotata (Hufnagel, 1767) © Patrick Clement
Angle-barred Pug

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Choristoneura hebenstreitella (Müller, 1764) © Patrick Clement

Pre pupa larva 16.5.25. on Oak, Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Adult reared emerged 29.5.25.

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Archips podana (Scopoli, 1763) © Patrick Clement
Large Fruit-tree Tortrix

Larva development over 9 days. Found 20.4.25., as a small larva on Wych Elm, Ulmus glabra, Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Adult reared, emerged 29.5.25.

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Archips rosana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Patrick Clement
Rose Tortrix

Larva development. Found on Rosa sp. 20.4.25., Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Adult reared, emerged 21.5.25.

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Archips xylosteana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Patrick Clement
Variegated Golden Tortrix

Male, ex larva on Hornbeam, 27.4.25., Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Emerged 28.5.25.

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Archips rosana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Patrick Clement
Rose Tortrix

Male ex larva on Rosa sp. 20.4.25., Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Emerged 27.5.25.

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Lava development over 10 days. Found on Rosa sp., 30.4.25., Grafton Wood, Worcestershire. Adult female reared, emerged 31.5.25.

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Female ex larva on Rosa sp. 30.4.25., Grafton Wood, Worcestershire, emerged 31.5.25.

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Female ex larva on Rosa sp. 30.4.25., Grafton Wood, Worcestershire, emerged 31.5.25.

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Larval development from 15mm bottom right to 28mm top, 27th July to 12th August 2024. Found on sapling Birch on heathland and fed on such in captivity. Adult reared, emerged 1st May 2025.

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Larval development from 3mm, top left, to 28mm, bottom right. Found on Rosa sp., Trench Wood, Worcestershire, 13.4.25.

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Ex larva on Birch, 12th July 2024, Devil's Spittleful, Worcestershire. Emerged 1st May 2025.

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To light, Kingsford CP, VC39.

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Ex larva on Blackthorn,13.4.25., Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Emerged 2.5.25.

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Larva on Blackthorn,13.4.25., Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Adult reared, emerged 2.5.25.

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Cannock Chase, Staffordshire.

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Larva development over eight days from 8mm, top left, to 12mm, bottom right. Adult reared, emerged 17.5.25.

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Larval development from 12mm, top, to 25mm, bottom. Found on oak, Trench Wood, 27th April 2025. A lightly marked individual.

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To light, Halesowen, VC37.

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Ex larva, 13.4.25., on Hawthorn, Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Emerged 17.5.25.

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Found on Rosa sp. 20.4.25., Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Adult reared, emerged 21.5.25.

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Ex larva on Rosa sp. 20.4.25., Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Emerged 21.5.25.

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Ex larva on Rosa sp. 13.4.25., Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Emerged 21.5.25.

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To light, Halesowen, VC37.

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15mm larva from Wych Elm, Ulmus glabra, Trench Wood, Worcestershire, 20.4.25. Adult reared, emerged 22.5.25.

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Ex larva from Wych Elm, Ulmus glabra, Trench Wood, Worcestershire, 20.4.25. Adult emerged 22.5.25.

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15mm larva from Quercus, Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Adult reared.

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12mm larva from Quercus, Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Adult reared.

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15mm larva from Quercus, Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Adult reared.

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Ex larva 27.4.25. on Quercus, Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Emerged 25.5.25.

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Ex larva 7.5.25 on Ash, Fraxinus excelsior, Monkwood, Worcestershire. Emerged 20.5.25.

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Ex larva on Betula, 12.7.24. Devil's Spittleful, Worcestershire. Emerged 24.4.25.

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On Rosa sp. Trench Wood, Worcestershire, April 2025.

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On Rosa sp. Trench Wood, Worcestershire, April 2025.

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10mm larva 13.7.24., Devil's Spittleful NR. Worcestershire. Adult reared.

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10mm larva 15.7.24., Devil's Spittleful NR. Worcestershire. Adult reared.

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Full-fed mature 10mm larva, prior to overwintering, 19.7.24., Devil's Spittleful NR. Worcestershire. Adult reared.

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On honeysuckle, Trench Wood, Worcestershire.

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A 7mm (immature) larva found on honeysuckle, 13.4.25., Trench Wood, Worcestershire.

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Webbs Garden Centre, North Worcestershire, J. Tibbets.

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Ex larva in Betula catkin, Wyre Forest, VC40.

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To light, Halesowen, VC37. March 7th 2025.

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To light, Halesowen, VC37. March 21st 2025.

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To Emperor Moth pheromone lure, Nipstone Rock, VC40.

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To Emperor Moth pheromone lure, Nipstone Rock, VC40.

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To light, Halesowen, VC37. March 26th 2025.

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