Tortricidae

49.171 Highland Marble Phiaris metallicana (Hübner, [1799])

pRDB2

Similar species:

Forewing: 7.5 to 9mm

Habitats: Mountain moorland and glens, especially in open Scot's Pine woodland.

Habits: The moth is easily disturbed from Bilberry in the day. It flies from late evening until dusk.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on the flat spun leaves of Bilberry. Then on the green leaves, dead leaves and stems. It overwinters from August in a spun folded leaf. In the spring it recommences feeding and may also feed on Cowberry. It pupates in a spun folded leaf.