Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

1067 (ABH49.164) Celypha cespitana, (Hübner, [1817])

KR04728

Long Nanny, Northumberland
Long Nanny, Northumberland
 Photo © Ian Fisher
Long Nanny, Northumberland
 Photo © Ian Fisher
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Long Nanny, Northumberland
Long Nanny, Northumberland
 Photo © Ian Fisher


General Information

This species has a wide range of variation in the forewing markings and their colouration.

Flies during the day

Wingspan: 12-16mm.
Foodplant(s): thymes (Thymus spp.), Common Sea-lavender (Limonium vulgare), Thrift (Armeria maritima), clovers (Trifolium spp.)
Flying: Two generations, June and August
National status: Local

Habitat

Coastal areas, grassland and heathland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 3 (1.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2018

Recorded date range (Adult): 02 June to 18 June

Similar Species
Celypha rivulana

Local