Tortricidae

49.130 Goldenrod Straw Cochylidia subroseana (Haworth, 1811)

pRDB2

Similar species:

Forewing: 5 to 7mm

Habitats: Open woodland.

Habits: It flies during the evening and later comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on the flowers and developing seeds in the flower-heads of Goldenrod. This retards their growth. In late September the full-fed larva spins a cocoon in the leaf litter to overwinter, then pupates in late April.