Photo © Mike Wall

Pseudargyrotoza conwagana

Checklist Number
49.091 [B&F: 1011]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Tortricidae
Subfamily:Tortricinae
Genus:Pseudargyrotoza
Species:conwagana
Authority:(Fabricius, 1775)

Common in a wide range of habitats, including gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-24 mm. The general yellowish coloration and metallic irroration of the forewing and the usually conspicuous pale yellow dorsal blotch readily distinguish this species [Bradley]. Larva feeds within fruits and berries of Wild and Garden Privet, and Ash, over-wintering as a pupa.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
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Larval

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