Tortricidae: Tortricinae

04596 Timothy Tortrix Aphelia paleana, (Hübner, 1793)

BF0989 (ABH49.031)

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General Information

This is a rather plain looking moth, usually with a distinct yellowish suffusion around the head and the base of the forewings.


Wingspan: 17-24mm
Foodplant(s): herbaceous plants
Flying: Two overlapping generations, June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Coastal sandhills, waste ground, grassland, fens, heathland, scrub and dampish areas.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Bilberry Tortrix Aphelia viburnana


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Black, white, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5