Argyrotaenia ljungiana, (Thunberg, 1797)

General Information

This is a species which is typically well-marked but variable in colour with irregular markings.

The silver-white forewing ground colour is characteristic.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: 12-16 mm.
Foodplant(s): Bog-myrtle (Myrica gale), Heather (Calluna vulgaris), broadleaved trees
Flying: Two generations, April-May and late June
National status:

Habitat

Heathland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Acleris hyemana

04568 Argyrotaenia ljungiana, (Thunberg, 1797)

BF0974 (ABH49.020)