Whilst the patterning may resemble some other Cydia species, the orange colouration makes this species quite distinctive.

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Mid July to early September.

The larvae are thought to feed within various nuts and acorns.

First recorded in Britain is 1990, it was formerly classified as a rare migrant.  However, it now seems to be becoming increasingly established or resident and is expanding its range.

Previously rare in Leicestershire and Rutland, but 2026 brought a significant increase in records for our area.