49.247 Epinotia subsequana (Dark Spruce Tortrix)
ws: 11-13mm (BTM), fw: 5-6mm (Sterling & Parsons; Apr-May; Norway spruce (Picea abies), silver/giant fur (Abies alba/grandis); RDB local in S.England
Epinotia subsequana §1 female
ID: Basal ⅔-¾ fuscous, apical ¼-⅓ orange ferruginous with a fairly distinct ocellus delinieated by silver striae proximally and distally; angulate distal margin to subbasal fascia/basal patch; hindwing fuscous. Similar to E/pygmaeana which lacks a distinct ocellus, has a prominent white basal patch in the hindwing and in the male has a ciliate-fasciculate antenna.
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§1 Elhampark Wood, Kent; 11/05/2025; female; fw 5.7mm; netted at dusk
All images © Chris Lewis
All images © Chris Lewis
Page published 05/06/2025 (§1)
