Tortricidae

49.187 Plantain Marble Endothenia oblongana (Haworth, 1811)

Local

Similar species: The smaller, dark specimens of Endothenia gentianaeana and the similar sized Endothenia marginana will need dissection of the genitalia for a positive identification.

Forewing: 5 to 7mm

Habitats: Calcareous grassland, quarries, calcareous cliffs, vegetated shingle and embankments.

Habits: The moth rests low down on vegetation, but is easily disturbed on sunny days. It flies during the evening and later comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds in a chamber in the rootstock of Ribwort Plantain.