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Acleris laterana
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Butterflies and moths: Tortricidae
Small night-flying moth less than 1 cm long with distinctive dark red triangular marks laterally on its wings. Attracted to porch light 29th August, 2 specimens. Caught in light trap 5th September, 2023, 1 individual. Food plant rosaceous trees and shrubs.