49.166 BF1076 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Celypha lacunana

49.166 BF1076 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Celypha lacunana - Common Marble - ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Micro >> Tortricidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: A darkish brown ground colour with intricate markings of lighter yellows, ochre and silvery hues incorporated into several cross-bands. The moth gets its name from the gap or lacuna in the middle of the median fascia.

Distribution: Very common and widespread across the county.

Flight Period: May / June / July / August / September / - On the wing during May – September.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal Crepuscular - is often seen during the day

Wingspan: 16-18mm

Food Plant: Herbaceous plants.

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

Celypha lacunana – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison