Tortricidae

49.377 Dark Oak Tortrix Pammene germmana (Hübner, [1799])

Local

Similar species: Strophedra weirana has a different spacing of the leading edge striations.

Forewing: 5 to 6.5mm

Habitats: Woodland and hedgerows.

Habits: The moth flies around the tops of oaks, in the morning, the afternoon and again in the evening. It occasionally comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva probably feeds on the shoots of oaks and Hawthorn, although on the European mainland it is said to feed on Wild Plum and other species of Prunus.