Tortricidae

49.034 Scarce Spruce Tortrix Dichelia histrionana (Frölich, 1828)

Adventive

Similar species:

Forewing: 8 to 10mm

Habitats:

Habits: The first record was from London 8th June 2003.

Foodplant: The early stages have not been recorded in Britain. On the European mainland the larva overwinters in a mined needle of Norway Spruce. In early spring it feeds from within spun needles.