Tortricidae

49.285 Thistle Root-borer Epiblema scutulana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Common

Similar species:

Forewing: 8.5 to 11mm

Habitats: Rough grassland, marshy grassland, damp open woodland and scrub, wasteground and sea-cliffs.

Habits: It rests openly on its foodplant in the day and is easily disturbed. It flies in the evening and later comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds in the stems and roots of Musk Thistle, Marsh Thistle or Spear Thistle. It pupates in April in the upper part of the larval mine.