Tortricidae

49.296 Scarce Rose Shoot Moth Notocelia incarnatana (Hübner, [1800])

Notable B

Similar species:

Forewing: 6.5 to 9mm

Habitats: Calcareous grassland on the coast and inland, limestone pavement, sand-dunes and open woodland.

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

Foodplant: The larva spins the leaves of Burnet Rose, Dog Rose, Sweet Briar, Small-flowered Sweet Briar and other roses. It pupates in the larval spinning.