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Family: Tortricidae   Checklist Number: 49.238

Epinotia cruciana  (Linnaeus, 1761)

Willow Tortrix

Uncommon with sporadic records from the southern islands. It can be seen by day from June to August particularly on or near the food-plant, which is willows (Salix spp.).

References: 
Sterling, P. & Parsons, M. (2023 second edition). Field Guide to the Micro-moths of Great Britain and Ireland.

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