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Acleris rhombana
Photo © Patrick Clement,  Ex larva on Blackthorn, Trench Wood, Worcestershire, 13.4.25. Adult emerged 28.9.25.

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Acleris rhombana

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1042 / 49.070

Common resident.

Variable in appearance, food plants Crataegus, Prunus, Malus, Pyrus, Rosa spp. with larva feeding April to June in buds and then in spun leaves.

Recorded in 97 (69%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1877.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 13-19 mm.
Flight: August to October
Foodplant:   Crataegus, Prunus, Malus, Pyrus, Rosa spp
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
13/11/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO49
10/11/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
02/11/20242VC36 - HerefordshireSO33
02/11/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO66
01/11/20242VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
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