Pammene aurana

    Orange-spot Piercer

    TortricidaeABH 49.379 B&F 1272

    Scattered across the county, favouring limestone areas, especially the Poldens and around Bath, though is not restricted to this habitat.  It is most often observed by day on the flower-heads of Hogweed, the larval foodplant, and can be reared from the seeds.  It is also said to be attracted to the TIP pheromone lure.

    Adult Verification Grade: 1

    Orange-spot Piercer (Pammene aurana) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Orange-spot Piercer (Pammene aurana) photographed in Somerset by John Bebbington
    Orange-spot Piercer (Pammene aurana) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers