Acleris abietana
Perth Button
Family: Tortricidae
RES: 49.067 B&F: 1059
Verification Grade (Adult):
First recorded in Britain near Perth in 1965. Following which it became established in other parts of Scotland and northern England.
A confirmed record in East Kent from 2012 has recently come to light (no pun intended). Worth keeping a close eye out for this one.
The forewing has noticeable raised blackish scale tufts, and on close inspection, long hair-like scales can be seen along the leading edge of the wing.
Verification Comment: Please retain any possible specimens and send clear images to the CMR team to aid identification.
Habitat: Frequents coniferous woodland.
Flight Season: Adults fly from late summer and overwinter, appearing on milder days and again in the spring.
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Distribution in Kent
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Phenology
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Photo Gallery
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Adult Moths
Reporting Rate
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