1083 Marbled Orchard Tortrix Hedya nubiferana
(Haworth, 1811)
Wingspan 15-21 mm.One of many similar species which mimics a bird-dropping when at rest, this is a common species throughout Britain.
The larvae feed on a variety of trees including hawthorn (Crataegus) and blackthorn (Prunus spinosa).
Flying from dusk into the night, between June and August, the adult is easily attracted to light.
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