Tortricidae

49.072 Northern Scalloped Tortrix Acleris effractana (Hubner, [1799])

Unknown

Similar species: Acleris emargana has a deeper scallop in the forewing and is usually brighter and more strongly patterned. For a positive identification check the genitalia.

Forewing: 7.5 to 10mm

Habitats: Scrub, willow carr, marshland and other damp areas where the foodplants are present.

Habits: The moth occasionally comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds from a rolled or spun leaf of Eared Willow, Grey Willow, Purple Osier or Creeping Willow.