Tortricidae

49.047 Bluebell Moth Eana incanana (Stephens, 1852)

Local

Similar species: There are other species with similar forms. For a positive identification check the genitalia.

Forewing: 8 to 11mm

Habitats: Woodland.

Habits: The moth sometimes rests on the flowers of the foodplant during the day. Both sexes comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on the spun flowers of Bluebell and Ox-eye Daisy.

On the European mainland it has also been recorded from Bilberry, Drooping Star of Bethlehem, squills and willows. It pupates in a spinning in the leaf litter.