ABH: 49.041

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Rare

Primary Habitat:  Gardens, allotments, orchards

Wingspan:  17-22mm

Flight Period:  Bivoltine: May - June, August - September

Observations:  This species is a relatively recent arrival in the UK, being first noted in 1950. The larvae can be a pest of fruit trees, particularly in apple orchards. It has been noted in East Anglia and Hertfordshire, and appears to be gradually expanding its range. The adults are attracted to their own pheromone lure (ORA), and possibly to the one designed to attract the much more widespread Carnation Tortrix, Cacoecimorpha pronubana.

Confusion Species:  Can be similar to Light Brown Apple Moth, E. postvitana, but sits a little shorter and more broad.

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  2025, Gill