49.074 BF1058

Acleris lorquiniana

(Duponchel, 1835)

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Wingspan c.18 mm.

Occurring in damp fenland habitat, particularly in Norfolk, but also in other parts of southern central and southern England, this species can be variable but usually shows a distinctive darker discal spot.

There are two generations, adults flying firstly in June-July and then in September-October.

The larva feeds on purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), in the shoots and on the flowers and seeds.