49.265 BF1201 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Eucosma cana

49.265 BF1201 - Tortricidae - Olethreutinae - Eucosma cana - Hoary Tortrix - (Haworth, 1811)

Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Micro >> Tortricidae

Other Name/s: Hoary Bell

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: E. hohenwartiana

ID pointers: Appears rolled up and squared off, like a small piece of dried grass stem. Forewing is greyish-brown or dark brown or pale yellowish brown. varying streaks and markings of forewing colours. Can show darker blotches.

Distribution: Widespread and locally common across the county where there are Thistles and Lesser Knapweed.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal Crepuscular - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 15-23mm

Food Plant: Thistles & Lesser Knapweed

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