Tortricidae

49.256 Grey Aspen Tortrix Epinotia cinereana (Haworth, [1811])

Unknown / possibly Local

Similar species: Grey forms of Epinotia nisella.

Forewing: 5.5 to 8mm

Habitats: Wet heathland, marshland and river-banks.

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

Foodplant: The larva feeds on the catkins or within two flat spun leaves of Aspen and possibly poplars. It either pupates in the larval habitation or in a brown silk cocoon in the leaf litter.