Wingspan 20-29 mm. This is one of the largest of the Tortricidae and has boldly spotted grey-brown wings.

Mainly suburban habitats such as parks and gardens

The adults fly at night during June and July

The larvae feed on a variety of trees and shrubs, showing a preference for Ivy

Fairly frequent and found throughout most of Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.

Quite common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)