Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

04839 Epinotia caprana, (Fabricius, 1798)

BF1154 (ABH49.229)

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General Information

Several forms of this species showing considerable individual variation. Fens, marshes, wet moorland and mosses, hiding deep in the vegetation during the day and not easily disturbed.


Wingspan: 16-22mm
Foodplant(s): willows (Salix spp.), Bog-myrtle (Myrica gale)
Flying: One generation, July-August
National status:

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

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