Gynnidomorpha alismana

    Water-plantain Conch

    TortricidaeABH 49.108 B&F 930

    Most of the few records are from the Shapwick Heath/Ham Wall area, from which it has been reported over an 80 year period; it may be more widespread on the Levels.  There is a very old record from Leigh Woods.  The foodplant is water-plantain Alisma plantago-aquatica.

    Adult Verification Grade: 4

    Water-plantain Conch (Gynnidomorpha alismana) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies