Tortricidae: Tortricinae

04555 Archips oporana, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF0976 (ABH49.011)

nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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General Information

This moth flies from mid-afternoon to early evening/dusk around conifers. The female is larger and general colouration is variable between the sexes.

Flies during the day

Wingspan: male 19-21mm, female 22-28mm.
Foodplant(s): Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris), Silver Fir (Abies alba)
Flying: One generation, June-July
National status:

Habitat

Coniferous woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Large Fruit-tree Tortrix Archips podana