Recorded new to Nottinghamshire in 2021, after four larvae were
found in larval spinnings on Bilberry Vaccinium myrtillus
growing at Theives Wood near Mansfield. Initially suspected as being the
larvae of an unknown Tortrix sp, they were taken home to rear
through to adult. The first moth emerged late evening on June 6th,
followed by a further two adults the following evening and were released
back at the point of collection. Bilberry is a scarce plant in
Nottinghamshire, always meaning that this moth will have a restricted
range, if indeed it is found at any other site. |