1059 Acleris abietana (Hübner, 1822)Wingspan c. 20mm The first
British record of this species was in Scotland in 1965. Since
then it has become established in a number of localities of
Scotland and northern England. It frequents coniferous woodland
where the larva feeds on a number of conifers, including Norway
spruce (Picea abies), loosely spinning together several needles.
Adults fly from August and overwinter, appearing again in the
spring. They have noticeable raised blackish scale tufts on the
forewing, and if viewed closely, it can be seen that the costa
has long, cilia-like scales.