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Epiblema scutulana
Thistle Root-borer ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Tortricidae: Olethreutinae
1184 / 49.285
Photo © Ben Sale,  17/05/2023 - Fordham

Similar Cambs Species
Knapweed Root-borer
Epiblema cirsiana
Wingspan: 18-23mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Musk Thistle, Spear Thistle
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Verification Grade Comment: Size and sex essential

Recorded in 7 (19%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1905.
Last Recorded in 2022.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
23/07/2022129TL67 - Isleham/Fordham
10/05/2022129TL67 - Isleham/Fordham
29/05/2020129TL37 - Over
23/06/2019+29TL57 - Ely/Stretham/Soham
15/06/2019129TL57 - Ely/Stretham/Soham
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