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Red-barred Tortrix Ditula angustiorana  
         
  B&F: 1010

ABH: 49.004

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Woodland, Hedgerows, Gardens

Wingspan:  14-17mm

Flight Period:  May - June

Observations:  Larvae feed on a variety of trees and shrubs, including Apple, Pear, Juniper, Scots Pine, Larches, Privet, Box and Buddleia.

Confusion Species:  Pseudargyrotoza conwagana, Spatalistis bifasciana

L.O.N.:  Common in orchards during July

First Record:  1907, Wallis