Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

1187 (ABH49.289) Epiblema costipunctana, (Haworth, 1811)

KR04999

Isle of May, Fife, Northumberland
Isle of May, Fife, Northumberland
 Photo © Ian Fisher
Isle of May, Fife, Northumberland
 Photo © Ian Fisher
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General InformationFlies during the day

Wingspan: 13-18 mm.
Foodplant(s): ragworts (Senecio spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-July and July-September
National status: Common

Habitat

Open uncultivated wasteground.

Regional Information

Recorded in 10 (3.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 02 June to 21 August