Hainault Forest
TORTRICIDAE
Common Toad
Bufo bufo
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Large Fruit-tree Tortrix

Archips podana


A widespread and common species that typically flies late afternoon or at dusk. The male is generally smaller and more brightly coloured than the female and has a costal fold on the forewing. The female has a more prominent apex on the forewing. The larvae feed on a variety of deciduous trees.