Aethes rubigana

    Burdock Conch

    TortricidaeABH 49.128 B&F 946

    Fairly widespread across the county, though the moth is more frequent and occurs in somewhat larger numbers around the Taunton area.  Relatively scarce in the Levels and the north of the county.

    Adult Verification Grade: 2

    Burdock Conch (Aethes rubigana) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Burdock Conch (Aethes rubigana) photographed in Somerset by John Bebbington