Orange Moth - P. Clement 2021
Tortricidae : Olethreutinae
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Lobesia abscisana
Photo © Patrick Clement,  Ex larva, 12.6.24., on Creeping Thistle (Cirsium arvense). St Leonards Church field, Bartley Reservoir. VC37. Emerged 3.7.24.

Lobesia abscisana Lobesia abscisana

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Lobesia abscisana

(Doubleday, [1849])1108 / 49.183

Fairly common resident.

Cirsium arvense with larva feeding in June and August/September in spun shoots.

Recorded in 76 (54%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 10-13mm
Flight: Two generations, May and July / August
Foodplant:   Creeping Thistle
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
02/09/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO44
03/08/20241VC40 - ShropshireSJ22
02/08/20241VC40 - ShropshireSJ60
31/07/20241VC40 - ShropshireSJ51
31/07/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
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