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Grapholita compositella  
         
  B&F: 1241

ABH: 49.347

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Scarce

Primary Habitat:  Grassland

Wingspan:  9-10mm

Flight Period:  Bivoltine: May - June, August

Observations:  Larvae feed on Clovers. The adults prefer short grassy habitats and can be seen particularly on sunny days.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Ashton Wold, Castor Hanglands

First Record:  1907, Wallis