Sunday 8 August 2021

Jersey Tigers and a micro query

I see Dave Wilton has beaten me to it with posting a picture of a Jersey Tiger. I had 3 on top of my garden trap this morning - all of the standard red hindwing variety. The last time I recorded a Jersey Tiger was on exactly the same date (7th Aug) in 2018.
I can't make my mind up about the tortrix below. Is it Spilonota ocellana or something else? Help appreciated. The forewing measures 9mm.
Steve Trigg, Cookham
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  1. Dave Wilton8 August 2021 at 17:58

    Hello Steve,
    Your tortrix is a nicely-marked Cydia splendana.

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