Tortricidae: Tortricinae

04370 Green Oak Tortrix Tortrix viridana, Linnaeus, 1758

BF1033 (ABH49.059)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

This is the only green Tortrix found in the UK.


Wingspan: 18-23 mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.), deciduous trees
Flying: One generation, June-July
National status:

Habitat

Oak woods and open woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 30th July 2017. Light trap.
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 30th July 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Cream-bordered Green Pea Earias clorana