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Acleris sparsana is a species of moth in the Tortricidae family.

Description[]

One of the larger Tortrix species, this species having considerably braoad wings. It is qiute a variable moth, but is generally grey, with a hint of reddish markings, though these are quite variable in concentration. It holds its wings in a bell shape when at rest.

Acleris sparsana

Acleris sparsana - http://www.flickr.com/photos/qwertyqwertyqwerty/

Range[]

This species is local in Britain, but may be under recorded due to it's late flight season. This species can be found in gardens.

Larvae[]

The larvae feed on Beech and Sycamore





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