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Flax Tortrix

Cnephasia asseclana

Taken on 16th July 2008, Lincoln UK. Wingspan 15-18mm, flying between June and August. Easily confused with other species, see notes.

by wallaby1 Oct 13, 2008 8:34 PM

Quite common in the UK, it can be found in gardens, farmland and open places. They are attracted to light. Larvae feed on a range of herbaceous plants.

by wallaby1 Oct 13, 2008 8:38 PM

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Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Tortricidae

Genus

Cnephasia

Species

asseclana

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