Tortricidae

49.173 Olive Marble Phiaris micana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Notable B

Similar species:

Forewing: 6 to 8.5mm

Habitats: Boggy areas.

Habits: The male sits openly on foliage and is easily disturbed in warm weather. Both sexes fly from just before sunset.

Foodplant: The early stages have not been recorded in Britain and Ireland. No specific plants are recorded for the European mainland other than herbaceous plants and mosses.