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Orthotaenia undulana
Photo © Patrick Clement,  Ex larva on Blackthorn,13.4.25., Trench Wood, Worcestershire. Emerged 2.5.25.

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Orthotaenia undulana
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1087 / 49.154

Common but local resident, especially of acid woodland and heathland.

On Lonicera spp., Vacinnium spp., Myrica, Betula spp. and a wide range of other trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. With larva feeding in spun leaves from April to June.

Recorded in 80 (57%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1880.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 15-20 mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Honeysuckles, bilberries, Bog-myrtle + other.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
< Apotomis sauciana | Hedya salicella >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
12/07/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO49
08/07/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO49
07/07/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO49
06/07/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO49
02/07/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO49
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