49.200 BF1216 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Enarmonia formosana

49.200 BF1216 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Enarmonia formosana - Cherry-bark Tortrix - (Scopoli, 1763)

Adult Micro: CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Micro >> Tortricidae

Other Name/s: Cherry-bark Moth

ID Difficulty: green

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

ID pointers: An attractive species. A complex and intricate array of markings in orangey-brown, dark brown and metallic blue. An attractively marked costa with four diagonal black wedges bordered with orange and creamy dashes.

Distribution: A locally common and widespread species in the county. Favours rosaceous trees, especially apple, Rowan and cherry.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - sometimes seen during the day

Wingspan: 15-19mm

Food Plant: Rowan & Cherry

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

Enamonia formosana – Dave Evans

Enarmonia formosana – Dave Evans