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Bud Moth Spilonota ocellana  
         
  B&F: 1205

ABH: 49.224

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Woodland, Hedgerows, Gardens

Wingspan:  12-17mm

Flight Period:  June - August

Observations:  Larvae feed on a wide variety of trees and shrubs, including Apple, Pear, Prunus spp and Hawthorn. Adult moths are frequent visitor to light traps.

Confusion Species:  S. laricana

L.O.N.:  Wadenhoe

First Record:  1907, Wallis