Tortricidae

Epiphyas postvittana

Light Brown Apple Moth

Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, England - June 2012

Epiphyas postvittana is a native of Australia and was inadvertantly introduced to Britain in 1936.  It has now spread widely throughout England, Wales and lowland areas of Scotland and is abundant in many areas.

Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, England - July 2012

It occurs in a variety of habitats where its larvae feed on a wide range of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants.

Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, England - July 2012