Tortricidae

49.155 White-backed Tortrix Hedya salicella (Linnaeus, 1758)

Common

Similar species:

Forewing: 9 to 11.5mm

Habitats: Open woodland, hedgerows, marshes, damp heathland, pond and lake margins and gardens.

Habits: The moth rests on tree trunks during the day, flies at sunset and later comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds from a spun shoot or folded leaf of White Willow, Goat Willow, Grey Willow, Aspen or Black Poplar. It pupates in the larval habitation.