Tortricidae

49.240 Birch Tortrix Epinotia immundana (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1839)

Common

Similar species:

Forewing: 5.5 to 6.5mm

Habitats: Open woodland, moorland, heathland, sand-dunes, river-banks, margins of streams, chalk pits and gardens.

Habits: The moth rests on tree trunks during the day. It flies around the trees at dusk and later comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds in the catkins and buds of Alder and birches. The larvae in the partial generation in July feed in the rolled leaves. Pupation takes place in a cocoon in the leaf litter, under moss or in the earth.