Latin Etymology: Cacoecimorpha (?) pronubana ("bridesmaid")
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Carnation Tortrix (Cacoecimorpha pronubana) at Geddington, Northants, UK - July 2026 |
Featured Subspecies: ?
Weight: ? / Length: 12mm / Wingspan: 15-22mm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Not Yet Evaluated
A species that was first recorded in Britain in 1905 due to accidental introduction imported plants, and is now fairly common and widespread. They have somewhat variable colour morphs ranging from paler yellow individuals like this one through to more ruddy and brown ones
Related Species:
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Cacoecimorpha
SUBSPECIES: ?
- Sighting Locations -
UNITED KINGDOM
A fairly common resident of Southern England, seen during Spring-Autumn.
A fairly common resident of Southern England, seen during Spring-Autumn.
- Seen around Geddington
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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