Tortricidae

49.263 Chalk Hill Tortrix Pelochrista caecimaculana (Hübner, [1799])

Notable A

Similar species:

Forewing: 6 to 9.5mm

Habitats: Calcareous grassland, sea-cliffs, quarries and wasteground.

Habits: The moth is easily disturbed from its foodplant and adjacent resting places during the day. It occasionally comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on the roots of Common Knapweed, Saw-wort and probably other knapweeds. It pupates in May in the larval habitation.