ABH 49.166

Dark Strawberry Tortrix Celypha lacunana

BF 1076

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(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
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Family

Tortricidae » Olethreutinae

Wingspan

16-18 mm.
   

Description

Although extremely variable, this species can usually be distinguished from its near relatives by the strong indentation or lacuna in the median fascia above the middle and in dark forms this indentation tends to become obscure but is seldom totally obliterated.

   

Life Cycle

It has quite a long flight period, from May to August. The larvae feed on a wide variety of herbaceous plants. A species with many more larval varieties

 

Habitat

It can often be disturbed during the day from vegetation along woodland fringes, verges, grassy fields and hedges.
   

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1076 Celypha lacunana 9047

1076 Celypha lacunana 8915

1076 Celypha lacunana 8915