Tortricidae

49.084 Tawny Birch Tortrix Acleris notana (Donovan, 1806)

Common

Similar species: Acleris ferrugana (previous species) has overlapping colour forms. Check genitalia.

Forewing: 6 to 9mm

Habitats: Woodland, parkland and heathland scrub.

Habits: The moth is easily disturbed in the day and comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds from bunches of spun leaves on birches and less often Alder and Bog-myrtle. It usually pupates in the larval spinning.