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Aethes rutilana
Checklist Number49.119 [B&F: 0940]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Subfamily: | Tortricinae |
| Genus: | Aethes |
| Species: | rutilana |
| Authority: | (Hübner, [1817]) |
Rare in downland in parts of Britain. Stated by Meyrick [1927, in Brit. Lep.: 486] to occur in Hampshire but there have been no confirmatory records, despite searches amongst the foodplant. Wingspan 10-13 mm. The conspicuous fasciate purplish markings, which contrast with the deep yellow ground colour of the forewing, are characteristic [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Juniper, living between berries spun together with silk.
