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Sunday, 1 August 2021

Two new Tortrix species in Burry Port

 I collected an attractive large Tortrix from the trap which I believe is Chequered Fruit Tree Tortrix.

I was thrown by another Tortrix, less than half the size of the one above, quite strongly marked and with bright red eyes. Could it be a male Rose Tortrix?
Also notable were FFY Honeysuckle Moth and Canary-shouldered Thorn.

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  1. Chris Handoll1 August 2021 at 08:01

    That second Tortrix had its beady eye on you, Adam! If it weren't for that strange feature I'd put it down as a Dark FTT which I'm getting quite regularly.

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    1. Adam Dare1 August 2021 at 08:44

      It's only about 9mm long, dwarfed by the bigger Fruit Tree tortrixes. The eyes are freaky!

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    2. Chris Handoll1 August 2021 at 11:39

      Ah right, size matters!

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