Tortricidae

49.248 Nut Bud Moth Epinotia tenerana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Common

Similar species:

Forewing: 5.5 to 7.5mm

Habitats: Woodland, hedgerows, river-banks and gardens.

Habits: The moth is easily disturbed in the day, flies at dusk and later comes to light.

Foodplant: The young larva lives in the catkins of Hazel or Alder until the spring. The catkins often become distorted. It then makes a hole at the base of a leaf bud and feeds within the bud. It pupates in a flimsy cocoon amongst moss or leaf litter.