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Cydia splendana  
         
  B&F: 1260

ABH: 49.341

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Woodland

Wingspan:  12-16mm

Flight Period:  June - August

Observations:  Larvae feed on Oak acorns and Sweet Chestnut. Adults fly on sunny days, but do also come to light.

Confusion Species:  C. fagiglandana

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  1936, KDNHS