Tortricidae: Tortricinae

49.139 (BF0966) Cochylis atricapitana, (Stephens, 1852)

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General Information

This is one of three similar relatives. It can be distinguished by the diagnostic blackish head/palps and blackish thorax.


Wingspan: 12-16 mm.
Foodplant(s): ragworts (Senecio spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and August
National status: Common

Habitat

Coastal areas and to a lesser extent inland chalk downs and rough pastureland.

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