Gelechiidae

35.011 Poplar Roller Anacampsis populella (Clerck, 1759)

Common

Similar species: Anacampsis blattariella has some overlapping forms similar to Anacampsis populella, so check the genitalia for a positive identification.

Forewing: 6.5 to 9mm

Habitats: Deciduous woodland, marshes and fens.

Habits: The moth rests on tree trunks during the day. It comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds within a longitudanally rolled leaf on poplars, Aspen, Creeping Willow and other willows. It pupates in the rolled leaf.