Tortricidae

49.295 Large Rose Shoot Moth Notocelia roborana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Common

Similar species:

Forewing: 7.5 to 10.5mm

Habitats: Woodland rides, clearings and margins. Hedgerows, gardens, calcareous grassland, sea-cliffs, vegetated shingle and sand-dunes.

Habits: The moth is easily disturbed from rose bushes during the day. It flies from the evening into the night and comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva tightly spins the leaves, shoots and flower buds of Dog Rose, Burnet Rose and other roses (including cultivars). It pupates in the larval spinning.