Tortricidae

49.174 Northern Marble Phiaris palustrana (Lienig & Zeller, 1846)

Notable B

Similar species: Phiaris schulziana is on average a larger species (6.5 to 12mm) with superficially similar markings. Both species easily lose the red to brown scales leaving areas of the black ground colour.

Forewing: 6 to 7.5mm

Habitats: Sheltered birch and pine heathland.

Habits: The moth flies on sunny afternoons, during the evening and at dusk.

Foodplant: The larva feeds from a silk gallery on mosses such as Broom Forkmoss.