TORTRICIDAE | Olethreutinae: Eucosmini

49.262 Phaneta pauperana (Scarce Rose Tortrix)

​ws: 13-17mm (BTM), fw: 6-8mm (Sterling & Parsons); Apr-May; dog rose (Rosa canina); pRDB chalky soils and sea cliffs in SE England
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Phaneta pauperana §1 male
ID: Somewhat similar to Spilonota ocellana in general pattern but narrow-winged, white into apex, obscure ocellus, thoracic crest and early flight season.
Male genitalia:  
Female genitalia:  
  • Variation
  • Dissection
  • Male genitalia
  • Female genitalia
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§1 Heydon, Cambridgeshire; 11/04/2024; male; fw 7.3mm
All images © Chris Lewis
Page published 12/04/2024 (§1)