Tortricidae
49.231 Large Birch Roller Epinotia brunnichana (Linnaeus, 1767)
Common
Similar species:
Forewing: 8.5 to 10.5mm
Habitats: Open woodland, parkland, scrub, bog margins and gardens.
Habits: The moth is easily disturbed from its resting place in the day. It flies from just before dusk and later comes to light.
Foodplant: The larva lives in a lengthways folded leaf of birch or Hazel. It pupates in the soil.