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Aspila tenebrosana
Photo © Patrick Clement,  To G. funebrana pheromone lure, Halesowen, 26th June 2021.

Aspila tenebrosana Aspila tenebrosana

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Aspila funebrana
Aspila funebrana
Approx Length (c. 7mm) Wingspan (12-14mm)
      
      
      
      
    
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Aspila tenebrosana

(Duponchel, [1843])1246 / 49.358
=Grapholita tenebrosana

Uncommon resident, but possibly under recorded as recent pheromone use has shown the species to be plentiful at sites where they have not been previously recorded.

Rosa spp. with larva feeding in a rose-hip in August/September causing discolouration. N.B. Diptera spp. may also be found feeding in rose-hips.

Pheromone lure(s): ABS | FUN | SKI | SUS

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 29 (21%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 12-14mm
Flight: June / July
Foodplant:   Rose hips, Dog Rose, Rowan
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
26/06/20242VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
25/06/20247VC37 - WorcestershireSO66
24/06/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
22/06/20243VC37 - WorcestershireSO66
20/06/20244VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
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