Tortricidae

49.009 Pale-shouldered Tortrix Capua vulgana (Frölich, 1828)

Common

Similar species:

Forewing: 7 to 9mm

Habitats: Woodland, scrub, gardens, heathland and moorland.

Habits: The moth flies around trees and over Bilberry during the day. It also flies from dusk and comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on the leaves of Hornbeam, Alder, whitebeams, Bilberry, probably Hazel and other plants. Pupation can be before or after overwintering.