Somerset Moths

    Aethes cnicana

    Thistle Straw

    TortricidaeABH 49.127 B&F 945

    Fairly widespread, though not really common.  No records from east of Shepton Mallet/Yeovil.

    Adult Verification Grade: 2

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    Thistle Conch (Aethes cnicana) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies