Epiblema graphana

Yarrow Root-borer
Family

Tortricidae

Species Codes

B&F N/A RES 49.2912

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Species Account

First Kent specimen taken at light in Birchington, 13.viii.2025. Male, confirmed by dissection.

The first record for Britain was from Hollesley, Suffolk on 17.vi.2022 (R Watson, Ent Rec 134, pp 213-214).

Potential specimens must be retained for genitalic dissection. 

Foodplant

Yarrow

Distribution Map

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